Jakarta, Jan. 22 -- Britain's King Charles III has pledged support for Indonesia's efforts to restore ecosystems and improve environmental conditions across its national parks, Indonesia's cabinet secretary said Wednesday.

"During the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and King Charles III, the King expressed his commitment to support Indonesia in improving the ecosystem and environmental condition of the 57 national parks in Indonesia," Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya told reporters at London Stansted Airport.

Wijaya said Britain has already been involved in conservation efforts at several sites, including Way Kambas National Park in Lampung and the Peusangan conservation area in Aceh, both focused on elephant conservation...