PH, Indonesia align on energy security, maritime cooperation

Energy security and maritime cooperation took center stage as the Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 8th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), signaling a more coordinated response to geopolitical risks facing Southeast Asia.

This was according to a Department of Foreign Affairs release dated April 23 from Jakarta.

Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Sugiono, Indonesia’s foreign minister, co-chaired the ministerial meeting, where both sides emphasized the…