Supply of dairy products and reclamation of rice fields: Belarus and Indonesia discussed cooperation in agriculture

On September 29, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Igor Dorofeychik held a working meeting with Deputy Head of Mission of the Republic of Indonesia in the Russian Federation Hartio Harcomoyo. The parties compared positions on key areas of cooperation and outlined priorities for further partnership, the press service of the agricultural department told sb.by.

It is noted that the basis of Belarusian supplies is dairy products - dry whole and skimmed milk, whey. 17 Belarusian dairy processing enterprises have been certified in the Indonesian market, 13 of which have undergone an in-person inspection by the Indonesian side at the beginning of this year and confirmed the high quality of their products.

- At the meeting, the issue of accelerated accreditation of new Belarusian suppliers was raised, the press service said. The Indonesian side confirmed its readiness to facilitate this process.

The export of meat products was also discussed: Belarus can supply beef to Indonesia that fully meets the veterinary requirements of the importing country.

As the department added, a separate area of cooperation was the exchange of competencies. The Belarusian side expressed its readiness to assist Indonesia in reclamation of rice fields. The relevant documents have been prepared and are under consideration by Indonesian experts.

Summing up the negotiations, Igor Dorofeychik noted that Belarus is open to expanding the range of supplies and is ready to share its own practical experience in land reclamation.

In turn, Hartio Harcomoyo stressed:

Agro-industrial complex is a priority for Indonesia. We strive to bring cooperation to a qualitatively new level, based on the proven quality of Belarusian products.

As a next step, the parties agreed to expand the permanent exchange of business contacts to increase mutual trade.