Manokwari, Feb. 4 -- Indonesia's West Papua provincial government and the United Kingdom have convened a meeting to explore cooperation in sustainable development, environmental protection, education, and research.

West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan co-chaired the bilateral discussions with British Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey in Jakarta on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

In a statement received in Manokwari on Wednesday, Mandacan noted that discussions centered on the Manokwari Declaration, established during his first tenure (2017-2022) to underscore the province's commitment to sustainable development.

He said both sides exchanged views on the progress and challenges of the declaration's implementation, with the British government of...