Jakarta, July 16 -- Deputy Minister for National Development Planning (PPN) and Deputy Head of the National Development Planning Agency ( Bappenas ) Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard has said that maritime security and environmental sustainability are the foundation of Indonesia's blue economy.

"I believe that with strong collaboration between the government, private sector, civil society, and global partners, Indonesia can take the lead in (building) a regenerative ocean economy -- where the marine sector not only extracts but also restores and protects," he added at the launch of Ocean Center Indonesia, according to a press released issued in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The establishment of the ocean center is a tangible step toward fostering cros...