Mr Biden and Mr Widodo are expected to agree to new cooperation in defence areas including cybersecurity, space, joint exercises and nuclear threats, according to a senior US official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
US President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Photo: Reuters
On climate, the U.S. will announce steps on carbon capture and storage, supporting the power grid and improving air quality for Indonesia. The two countries are also advancing a potential mineral partnership focused on the metal nickel for electric vehicle batteries.
But the Biden administration remains concerned about environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in Indonesia and is considering ways to push the two sides to reach a deal in the near term.
Jokowi is also expected to call on Biden to take steps to end Israel's war with Hamas. "Indonesia calls on the United States to do more to stop the violence in Gaza. A ceasefire is imperative for the good of humanity," Widodo said in the Oval Office before speaking to Biden.
Indonesia, an archipelago of 270 million people, is the world's largest Muslim-majority country. Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed more than 11,000 Gaza residents.
Jakarta is expected to formally upgrade relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level at the meeting. Biden will also announce new funding for Indonesia’s semiconductor industry, the source said.
Hoang Ton (according to Reuters)
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