section_path: International relations/Cooperation and friendship
section_name: Cooperation and friendship
paragraph_text: Cooperation and friendship
  
  Jakarta has established a partnership with Rotterdam, especially on integrated urban water management, including capacity-building and knowledge exchange. This cooperation is mainly because both cities are dealing with similar problems; they lie in low-lying flat plains and are prone to flooding. Additionally, they have both implemented drainage systems involving canals, dams and pumps vital for both cities for below-sea-level areas.
  
  In addition to its sister cities, Jakarta cooperates with: