PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of the Republic of Indonesia is strengthening its green economic diplomacy through cultural and public communication initiatives. One recent example was the screening and discussion event for the documentary “Palm Oil in the Land of Orangutans”, a collaboration between the Indonesian Palm Oil Sustainability Support (IPOSS) and the Indonesian Embassy in Copenhagen, with full support from the MoFA. The event took place at Hollywood XXI, Jakarta, on Friday (October 18, 2025), and was attended by various stakeholders, including beige-heron-208544.hostingersite.com.
In his remarks, Heru Hartanto Subolo, Director General for Information and Public Diplomacy at the Ministry, emphasized that palm oil is not merely a key export commodity but also a reflection of Indonesia’s commitment to sustainable development.
“Palm oil plays a crucial role in Indonesia’s economy while serving as a tool of diplomacy to expand global market access for Indonesian products,” said Heru.
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He explained that the documentary serves as an effective medium to present another perspective of Indonesia’s palm oil industry—one that strives to balance economic growth with environmental protection. The film also marks the 75th anniversary of Indonesia–Denmark diplomatic relations, highlighting ongoing cooperation in trade, green energy transition, environmental protection, and agriculture.
Heru further noted that Indonesia and Denmark recently signed an Action Plan for strategic cooperation across several sectors, including green energy development. “Through this film, we hope the international audience can better understand Indonesia’s continuous efforts to promote sustainable palm oil practices aligned with the global climate change mitigation agenda,” he said.
Heru expressed hope that the screening of “Palm Oil in the Land of Orangutans” would not only broaden public understanding but also foster a more balanced perception of the positive contributions of Indonesian palm oil to the economy, environment, and society.
“We hope this film serves as a bridge to strengthen Indonesia’s palm oil diplomacy and raise awareness that sustainability and economic growth can move forward hand in hand,” he concluded. (P2)
