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<\/p>\nJakata \u2013 Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko underlined Indonesia\u2019s commitment to prioritize the principles of green economy during his meeting with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Indonesia, Vincent Piket in his office on Wednesday, 29 September 2021.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe\u2019ve always underlined the importance of complying with the global interest in protecting the environment, realizing the standards of working well and safe, and respecting the rights of local people,\u201d Moeldoko said in a press release issued by the presidential office.<\/p>\n
Moeldoko also noted that the issue of green economy is one of Indonesia\u2019s priorities in its G20 presidency in 2022. EU Ambassador Vincent Piket expressed his appreciation on the Indonesian steps, particularly its pro-environment policy that is in line with the vision of the EU.<\/p>\n
The two officials also discussed about the rejection of EU against Indonesian palm oil. Moeldoko, who is also the chairman of the Indonesian Oil Palm Smallholders Association\u2019s (APKASINDO) Advisory Council, stated that the Indonesian government has been continually trying to increase the productivity and sustainability of smallholders\u2019 plantations through its replanting program.<\/p>\n
He said that the replanting program will further increase the sustainability and quality of Indonesian palm oil and reduce the risk of opening new land sites for plantations illegally. The replanting program, which is subsidized by the government, is specially intended for smallholders\u2019 plantations with the size of maximum 4.0 hectares per smallholder.<\/p>\n
According to Moeldoko, the replanting program is part of the government\u2019s commitment to help small farmers in the palm oil sector. \u201cIf they don\u2019t have their own plantations, they may resort to the encroachment of forests,” said Moeldoko.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ambassador Vincent Piket said that the EU has never closed its market to Indonesia\u2019s exports of palm oil products. The EU still relies on Indonesia for its 20% imports of palm oil. The EU is also committed to applying low tariff for palm oil exports and imports from Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe EU is conducting a further research on palm oil, soybean oil, rapeseed, sugarcane and others. We\u2019re waiting for the results. If it is necessary to change policy, then we\u2019ll change policy,\u201d Vincent asserted. (*)<\/p>\n
Source: Gatra.com | Featured image via ven.vn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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