Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
In terms of agriculture and food security, Indonesia and South and Central Asian countries have a high and growing demand for food due to projected population increases. Indonesia and countries in South and Central Asia can explore and enhance cooperation in agriculture and food security, both in securing food supplies, increasing agricultural productivity, agricultural equipment and technology, and fertilisers.
“In Indonesia, we still depend on imports for health equipment and pharmaceutical materials. While some countries in South and Central Asia have developed advanced technology in the health sector, including in the production of medicines and nanotechnology. This provides opportunities for cooperation in the production of pharmaceutical materials and medical equipment. I hope the private sectors from Indonesia and South and Central Asia present here today can explore these opportunities,” said Pahala.
In the trade sector, the volume of trade between Indonesia and South and Central Asian countries still has the potential to increase through the establishment of free and preferential trade agreements and economic partnership agreements. Indonesia currently has PTAs with several South and Central Asian countries, including Pakistan, Iran, and India. PTAs are in the process of being negotiated with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Eurasian Economic Union.
At least more than 400 Indonesian companies and enterprises from South and Central Asian countries namely India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, attended this event. (Wahyu Dwi Anggoro)
