Rice imports from India ‘close’ to happening: Trade Minister
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Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan has said Indonesia is close to securing rice shipments from India, despite the partial ban imposed by New Delhi.
Speaking to reporters after a hearing with the House of Representatives on Monday, Zulkifli said the import deal was still under negotiation but proceeded to answer, “it’s close, hopefully it will work out,” when asked about the progress of the talks, without divulging details.
Separately, State Logistics Agency (Bulog) president director Budi “Buwas” Waseso said India kept an open mind about exporting rice to Indonesia despite the ban imposed months ago.
