RI-Japan infrastructure cooperation continues
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Investor Daily - Kerja sama infrastruktur RI-Jepang terus berlanjut
16 November 2023
Jakarta - Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Minister Basuki Hadimuljono hopes that cooperation between Indonesia and Japan will be stronger and continuous, especially in the infrastructure sector.
The PUPR Ministry also appreciates the diplomatic relationship of Indonesia-Japan that has been established for 65 years.
“The cooperation between Indonesia and Japan in the infrastructure sector started with the construction of Karangkates Multipurpose Dam in 1968, which was then followed up by the development of Komering Irrigation in 1982,” Minister Basuki said during a symposium titled Next Generation leaders – Connecting Indonesia-Japan that was held on Wednesday (15/11/2023) to celebrate 65 years of Indonesia-Japan diplomatic relationship.
According to Minister Basuki, the next Indonesia-Japan cooperation in the infrastructure sector is the management of Brantas River from 1961 to 2022 that was established to reduce flood in Surabaya and its surroundings.
“Indonesia and Japan are also cooperating to handle volcanic eruptions by implementing sabo technology. The technology is used to anticipate debris and control the sediment, especially around rivers. The cooperation extends beyond technical cooperation, it will also serve as a testament to the strong cooperation between Indonesia and Japan,” Minister Basuki said.
Minister Basuki also revealed that his agency has delivered proposals to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to revitalise Sabo Technical Centre that was visited by Emperor of Japan Naruhito on 21 June 2023.
Sabo Technical Centre is under the authority of Water Resources Directorate General of the PUPR Ministry that is assigned to develop, revitalise, and carry out tests, studies, inspections, and certifications in the sabo sector. Sabo Technical Centre is also providing a vertical sabo training centre to conduct training in the sabo sector.
The training will not only be participated by engineers from Indonesia, but also from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Papua New Guinea.
According to Minister Basuki, as of 1970, there have been more than 350 sabo technology experts from Japan sent to Indonesia to develop sabo.
“Through the cooperation, Indonesia has sent more than 100 engineers to study sabo technology in Japan. The cooperation has also allowed 277 sabo dams to be constructed in Indonesia,” he stated.
Besides the cooperation on sabo technology, Minister Basuki also said that the Japanese government through JICA was currently participating in Nusantara Capital City (IKN) development to guarantee quality construction.
“Japan is known for their accuracy and tidiness, even down to the last minute details,” he said.
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