REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, KUWAIT CITY - All member countries of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) group agree to work together on energy with the implementation of ACD Energy Action Plan to serve as framework in energy security. Among others, Indonesia is a staunch supporter of the plan.

The agreement is cited on 20 points of ACD communiqué as a result of the summit held in October 15-17, 2012 in Kuwait City of Kuwait. On the 10th point of the communiqué, ACD member countries agree that sustainable energy is a key factor in achieving prosperity and economic growth in Asia to pave the way for the transition of energy policy over the coming decade, as reported by Fitria Andayani from Republika.

"The ACD Member States affirm their commitment to energy cooperation by moving forward with the review, finalization, and adoption of the ACD Energy Action Plan to serve as framework in ensuring energy security, particularly through development of new and renewable energy sources for the livelihood of future generations, as well as promoting energy accessibility and affordability," cited in the communiqué.

The Head of Indonesia delegation in ACD, Coordinating Minister of Economy Hatta Rajasa, said Indonesia had drafted an agenda to be adopted in 2013 and to be reviewed in 2015.