The infrastructure program, called Melaju, was welcomed by Coordinating Infrastructure and Regional Development Minister Agus Harimuti Yudhoyono (AHY), alongside UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West. 

“I welcomed the launch of Melaju on Monday, which is an initiative by the Indonesian and UK governments to accelerate sustainable infrastructure development,” read a message posted on Agus’ official Instagram account on Tuesday.

“The [Indonesian] government continues to carry out various forms of cooperation, including through seeking funding sources and credible investment from both domestic and international sources to advance our future sustainable development,” the message continued. 

Official statements say the Melaju project will take advantage of existing cooperation while prioritizing policy development, project implementation, investment and funding mobilization. 

The project will make use of experts from both countries to advance future infrastructure projects, Agus said during its launch event, adding that improving connectivity across the country would take on a higher priority. 

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