Besides, Aceh also has potentials on bio energy, wood pallet, activated carbon from coconut shells and activated carbon from palm oil shells for industrial needs.
Meanwhile, the UAE’s ambassador hailed Aceh’s invitation for the bilateral cooperations. The envoy also expressed his country’s assistance to help recover the devastated houses, school buildings and road, following the recent natural disasters such as landslides that hit Aceh regions.
Aceh province shares borders with three countries namely Malaysia, Thailand and India (through Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Apart from that, Aceh and UAE also explored cooperation on tourism development particularly at the Weh Island in Sabang municipality regarding it’s potentials as one of main tourism destinations, Aceh’s Vice Governor, Fadhulullah cited.
“When I meet with ambassador of the UAE, Abdulla Salem Al-Dhaheri in Jakarta on May 25, we discussed about the development of marine tourism, eco-tourism and their infrastructure,” Fadhulullah said, adding that the friendly meeting took place in the UAE’s premises in Jakarta. //Aentenews by Bustanuddin.
