Bali and UK to strengthen partnership as tourism hits record high

Denpasar (ANTARA) - The Bali provincial government has welcomed collaboration initiatives with the United Kingdom in the tourism, waste, and traffic management sectors to bolster the island’s development.

“My target is to resolve waste management issues within two years, and by 2030, achieve significant improvements in traffic congestion and infrastructure,” Koster said in a statement issued on Saturday, during a meeting with UK Deputy Ambassador Matthew Downing

The governor noted that the province is pursuing a comprehensive upstream-to-downstream approach, including the development of a waste-to-energy facility capable of processing over 1,000 tons of waste daily.

Governor Koster highlighted that Bali welcomed a record-breaking 7 million foreign tourists in 2025.

Bali has implemented firm enforcement measures, though he clarified that no notable violations were committed by British tourists during that period.

Deputy Ambassador Downing reaffirmed the UK's readiness to support Bali’s priority sectors through facilitating meeting with their British counterpart.

“Through the Future Cities Infrastructure Programme, for instance, we are cooperating with the Bali Provincial Transportation Office to complete feasibility studies for transportation projects,” he said.