TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that the limited coordination meeting (rakortas) of the Ministry of Coordinating Human Development and Culture did not discuss the plan for rice exports. “So far, there has been no rakortas,” said Budi to reporters when met in the Cikupa area, Tangerang Regency, on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
On the other hand, the Head of the National Food Security Agency (Bapanas), Arief Prasetyo Adi, revealed that Indonesia has exported specialty rice to several countries, including Saudi Arabia. The rice is used for specific needs such as hotels, restaurants, and catering. “Indeed, Indonesia has recently exported specialty rice to…