Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, speaking at the Asian-African Symposium on Renewable Energy, has called on developing countries in Asia and Africa to lead the way on sustainable energy:

"The community is expected to accelerate the use of renewable energy for nations in Asia and Africa. Should this be a success, millions of poor people will have the ability to access such energy at an affordable cost. Asian-African countries should not lag behind nations in other continents."