Jakarta, Sept. 16 -- The Ministry of Forestry has assured that resort development on Padar Island, East Nusa Tenggara, complies with legal requirements for environmental impact assessments and Komodo dragon conservation, while awaiting an evaluation from UNESCO.

The ministry's Head of Public Relations and Foreign Cooperation Bureau, Krisdianto, on Tuesday expressed appreciation for public concern over the planned natural-tourism facilities by PT Komodo Wildlife Ecotourism (PT KWE) on Padar Island.

"We ensure that all management and utilization activities within Komodo National Park are carried out according to applicable laws and regulations and prioritize the protection of wildlife and ecosystems," he emphasized.

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