Indonesia, China Explore Agricultural Partnership in South Papua

Indonesia and China are deepening their collaboration in the agricultural sector, with a focus on developing a rice research center and an agricultural vocational school in Salor, South Papua. This initiative, stemming from a visit by the Indonesian Ministry of Transmigration and the Chinese Embassy, aims to bolster food self-sufficiency and enhance educational standards for the local population.

The Salor transmigration area, spanning 40,000 hectares, is identified as a key food production hub with significant potential to contribute to national food security, provided adequate technology and infrastructure are in place. Beyond rice cultivation, the partnership may extend to developing agricultural support industries, including a proposed facility in Merauke for repairing agricultural equipment, addressing a noted local need.

This agricultural focus is part of a broader exploration of Indonesia-China cooperation. Following a joint tour of transmigration areas, both nations are looking into opportunities in poverty alleviation, vocational education, trade, investment, and tourism. This follows an earlier Indonesian delegation's trip to China to study its experiences in developing transmigration areas and combating poverty.

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Indonesia and China are planning to develop a rice research center and an agricultural vocational school in Salor to support food self-sufficiency and elevate the quality of education for the people of South Papua.