Tea and nickel are on the agenda as Biden hosts Indonesia’s president

The upcoming meeting between President Joe Biden and Indonesian President Joko Widodo will cover several important topics. They will begin with an afternoon tea and discussions with their top advisers. One significant area of conversation will focus on the trade of critical minerals, particularly nickel. Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of nickel, and its role in the production of electric vehicle batteries makes it a crucial player in the clean energy transition.

Additionally, the leaders will explore opportunities for cooperation in areas such as the clean energy transition, economic prosperity, regional peace and stability, and people-to-people ties. This meeting is part of the United States’ efforts to strengthen relationships in Southeast Asia and counterbalance China’s influence in the region.

It’s worth noting that while this meeting is intended to address these topics, events in the Middle East, especially Indonesia’s recent involvement in calls for a ceasefire and denouncement of the Israeli bombardment and invasion of Gaza, may also be discussed. President Biden may seek to involve President Widodo in a larger role in the Middle East, although the specifics of this involvement are yet to be defined.

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