Indonesia and Belarus are exploring increased bilateral cooperation, particularly in agricultural development and technological advancements to strengthen food security, officials said Tuesday.
Expanding Cooperation in Agriculture and Technology
The discussion took place in Jakarta when Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto received Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich, according to a statement. Hartarto emphasized Indonesia’s need for technological support, including modern agricultural machinery, to enhance its food security, viewing Belarus as a strategic partner with relevant experience.
Indonesia is prioritizing food self-sufficiency as part of its national development agenda under President Prabowo Subianto, who met with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk last July. The Indonesian government has already implemented measures to increase agricultural output, including food estate programs and modernization efforts.
Hartarto also expressed Indonesia’s interest in investment and joint venture schemes, specifically in agricultural machinery, heavy industrial equipment like dump trucks, and rubber-based commodities. The country is also working to digitalize its agriculture sector to attract younger generations, with potential for collaboration with Belarus in this area.
“Indonesia is also prioritizing the deepening of education cooperation focused on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and research with Belarus,” Hartarto said.
Belarus Offers Support and Expertise
Deputy Prime Minister Karankevich stated that Belarus has significant experience in bolstering its own food security and currently exports agricultural commodities internationally. He affirmed Belarus’s readiness to support Indonesia by expanding supplies of fertilizers and agricultural products, such as milk and its derivatives.
Beyond agriculture, Karankevich highlighted opportunities for cooperation in tourism and healthcare, anticipating that a free trade agreement between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union would facilitate these collaborations. Belarus is prepared to support the signing of this agreement.
To further enhance technical cooperation, Karankevich proposed establishing joint working groups comprised of experts from both countries, as well as facilitating expert exchanges and comparative studies. His visit to Jakarta is in preparation for President Lukashenko’s planned official visit to Indonesia in February 2026.
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