Indonesia plans rice exports, humanitarian donations amid abundant stock
Indonesia plans to export rice and provide donations to countries in need, citing abundant domestic stock. Vice Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono stated that talks are ongoing to export 2,000 tons monthly to Malaysia, though no deal is finalized. The government is also considering using surplus rice for humanitarian aid, including support for Palestine.
JAKARTA, May 16 (Xinhua) — The Indonesian government on Thursday announced its plan to export rice and donate it to countries in need, as domestic stock remains abundant.
Indonesian Vice Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono said that the government had discussed exporting 2,000 tons of rice per month to Malaysia, though no agreement has been finalized yet.
Meanwhile, the government was evaluating how surplus rice could be used for humanitarian missions, including aid to Palestine.
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