“We commend the New Zealand Embassy for supporting Indonesia, particularly on women’s empowerment and child protection. We hope this collaboration can be sustained and strengthened,” Fauzi said in Jakarta.
Fauzi said her ministry is advancing an initiative called Indonesia’s Common Space (RBI), a center that integrates efforts on women’s empowerment and child protection to deliver more effective results.
The RBI program provides platforms for women’s economic empowerment, nutrition education, home-based food processing to reduce stunting, and child-friendly recreational spaces, she added.
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Taula said New Zealand was ready to expand cooperation with Indonesia, citing areas such as scholarships, renewable energy, and programs aligned with Fauzi’s ministry.
He acknowledged that New Zealand faces its own challenges in empowering indigenous communities but said lessons from those efforts could be shared with Indonesia, particularly in Papua.
Taula reaffirmed his country’s commitment to partner with Indonesia on women’s empowerment and child protection initiatives.
The meeting was described as a strategic step to reinforce bilateral ties and a shared commitment to building inclusive communities.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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