In a written statement issued on Friday, Antoni stated that development and forest protection are interconnected and must progress in unison.
"In essence, development should not halt, while at the same time, forests must thrive, and people's welfare must be ensured. These pillars are interconnected and must not be separated in efforts to achieve food resilience," he said.
Meanwhile, Eriksen said that the global community can learn from Indonesia, which has demonstrated how forest protection can coexist with economic growth through effective forestry programs.
"You have shown the world that forestry policies can align with new opportunities in the global economy and create new jobs for the people," Eriksen told his Indonesian counterpart.
Highlighting the decades-long cooperation between Indonesia and Norway in the forestry sector, Eriksen expressed pride in continuing the partnership with Indonesia's Forestry Ministry.
"We are proud of this partnership. I believe our collaboration is built not only on our shared high ambitions but also on mutual respect and commitment," he affirmed.
Eriksen emphasized the importance of continuing to collaborate with Indonesia in the forestry sector, stating that it is the right step forward.
"I believe our cooperation will grow even stronger in the future," he added.
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