ANTARA News agency cited Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Mikhail Galuzin as saying: "Russia has experience in managing nuclear. Therefore, if requested, we are ready to help develop nuclear power plants and nuclear energy in Indonesia."
However, Russia will not interfere in the Indonesia’s internal affairs, Galuzin said.
Indonesia is yet to decide whether it would plan to build nuclear power plants with the help of Russia.
Galuzin said: "Of course, the government and people of Indonesia must decide the project themselves. Russia will always support it for peace purpose and in the interests of the general public.
A survey conducted by BATAN revealed that 70% of Indonesians agree that the country’s nuclear energy must be developed in the interests of the public while the remaining oppose, citing that these facilities could pose risk.
