MATARAM, Indonesia — West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal hosted the Ambassador of Romania to Indonesia, H.E. Dan Adrian Balanescu, at the Governor’s Office in Mataram on Monday, September 28, 2026, to discuss strategic bilateral partnerships spanning renewable energy, education, and regional governance.
The high-level diplomatic meeting aimed to establish long-term economic and cultural frameworks to support West Nusa Tenggara’s sustainable development targets.
Key outcomes from the bilateral discussions include:
- Renewable Energy Expansion: Supporting NTB’s ambition to reach 1.5 GW in renewable energy capacity over the next five years.
- Education & Industrial Investment: Facilitating knowledge exchanges and encouraging private sector investments in regional industrial hubs.
- Sister Province Partnership: Initiating formal cooperation between NTB and Iași Province in Romania based on shared historical and cultural ties.
- Honorary Consulate Establishment: Planning the opening of a Romanian Honorary Consulate in NTB to foster direct business-to-business networks.
- Cultural Diplomacy: Inviting Romania to participate in NTB’s 68th Anniversary celebrations in December with cultural performances and culinary showcases.
Governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal reaffirmed that partnering with European nations like Romania will bolster NTB’s economic transition toward green energy while opening international academic avenues for local youth.
