Jakarta, July 4 -- Deputy Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (PDT) Ahmad Riza Patria praised Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia for his commitment to achieving energy self-sufficiency through the electrification of rural regions.

"We are pleased and truly appreciate Mr. Bahlil's strong commitment to building the nation with care for commoners, especially when it comes to fast-tracking the electrification of villages that have yet to enjoy uninterrupted electricity," he noted in a statement cited here on Friday.

Patria noted that the minister's dedication demonstrates the government's genuine concern for the welfare of villages and their residents.

The remarks were made during his me...