Bilateral Meeting with H.E. Rohmat Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Forestry of Indonesia

Rome – Today, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu met with H.E. Rohmat Marzuki, Deputy Minister for Forestry of Indonesia, on the margins of the 28th Session of the Committee of Forestry (COFO 28).

The Director-General welcomed the Deputy Minister and reaffirmed FAO's commitment to supporting Indonesia's forestry priorities. He commended Indonesia's efforts in sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration, as well as its important role in addressing global environmental challenges.

The Deputy Minister expressed appreciation for FAO's continued support and briefed the Director-General on ongoing cooperation and new initiatives under discussion in areas including forest monitoring, social forestry and sustainable livestock production.

The two sides exchanged views on enhancing resource mobilization and expanding cooperation through regional and multi-country initiatives. The Director-General encouraged countries facing similar challenges, such as forest fire prevention and monitoring, to work together in accessing international financing opportunities and sharing technical expertise.

The Director-General further highlighted the importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation, encouraging Indonesia to strengthen partnerships with other tropical countries and expand knowledge exchange on sustainable forestry and natural resource management.

The discussion also focused on innovation, technical cooperation and capacity development, particularly in forest monitoring systems, forest fire management and digital technologies. The Director-General reiterated FAO's readiness to facilitate the exchange of experiences and best practices among Members.

The Director-General and the Deputy Minister agreed to continue close collaboration to advance sustainable forestry development, climate resilience and rural prosperity.