Jakarta, 12 May 2026: ERIA welcomed a delegation from New Zealand to the ERIA Office in Jakarta. The delegation included H.E. Phillip Taula, New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, and Mr John Subritzky, Principal Adviser in the Americas and Asia Group at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

The delegation was received by Dr Takayuki Yamanaka, ERIA’s Chief Operating Officer, together with Dr Aladdin D. Rillo, Managing Director for Policy Design and Operations, and Dr Nuki Agya Utama, Director of Energy Policy and Head of the Asia Zero Emission Center.

Dr Takayuki Yamanaka opened the meeting with an overview of ERIA’s role in supporting ASEAN regional integration and policy development. Dr Aladdin D. Rillo highlighted ERIA’s ongoing contributions to key priorities under the ASEAN Economic Community Pillar during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026. Dr Nuki Agya Utama presented ERIA’s policy research and regional initiatives in energy policy, covering power systems, industry, mobility, transition finance, and decarbonisation efforts. He also shared insights on the implications of the Strait of Hormuz conflict for ASEAN.

The New Zealand delegation expressed appreciation for ERIA’s regional policy research and analytical insights, while also sharing perspectives on ASEAN’s evolving role in addressing cross-border challenges related to energy security, sustainability, and economic resilience.

The meeting reaffirmed the importance of continued dialogue and co-operation between ERIA and New Zealand in supporting regional stability, connectivity, and sustainable development across ASEAN and the wider Indo-Pacific region.