Anindya Bakrie Unveils Indonesia-Tajikistan Green Aluminum Partnership

Jakarta, VIVA – The Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, has revealed plans for a partnership between Indonesia and Tajikistan in the production of green aluminum, along with its potential market expansion in Central Asia.

Bakrie highlighted that Tajikistan's ability to harness hydropower for up to 98% of its national energy production will be a key factor in the Indonesia-Tajikistan green aluminum processing collaboration, with plans to produce and market it together in the region.

"This is still under review, of course. But what's interesting is that in Tajikistan, 98% of its energy comes from hydropower. So you can imagine—processing alumina into aluminum using hydro energy, while bauxite and alumina can be produced here (in Indonesia)," Bakrie said on Thursday (March 6) in South Jakarta.

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Ketua Umum Kadin Indonesia, Anindya Bakrie bersama Duta Besar Tajikistan untuk Indonesia, Ardasher Qodiri, di Menara Kadin Indonesia, Jakarta, Kamis, 6 Maret 2025

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If the green aluminum production partnership between Indonesia and Tajikistan becomes a reality, Bakrie hopes the product will be able to penetrate new markets, not just in Central Asia but also in Europe.

"This could be a gateway to markets—not only in Central Asia but also in Europe. Because if you look at it, the route from Indonesia to Tajikistan and from Tajikistan to Europe is practically split halfway," Bakrie remarked.

In addition to green aluminum, Bakrie also sees great potential in exporting Indonesian palm oil to Tajikistan, as its government has a strong demand for the commodity.

He believes that palm oil—one of Indonesia’s leading exports—could position Tajikistan as a hub for further expansion into Central Asian markets.

"The hope is that Tajikistan can become a hub or a center for distribution into Central Asia. In fact, the ambassador mentioned that the market potential is significant. Also, Afghanistan has a massive market, along with the western part of Russia," Bakrie explained.

Kadin Chairman expressed strong optimism about exploring new markets to boost trade in Central Asia, both for palm oil and green aluminum.

"I believe this needs to be carefully studied. Fortunately, within Kadin, we have many colleagues who are already well-established and thriving in the palm oil industry," he concluded.

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He believes that palm oil—one of Indonesia’s leading exports—could position Tajikistan as a hub for further expansion into Central Asian markets.