JAKARTA, July 31 – Indonesia is seeking more Chinese investment to strengthen horticultural supply chains and exports, including through joint projects involving durian, avocado, mangosteen and red dragon fruit, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said.
Santoso made the remarks while meeting a business delegation from Jiangsu, China, in Jakarta on Thursday, expressing Indonesia’s interest in expanding horticultural production and export capacity.
“We want Indonesia’s abundant yields to be absorbed through exports. We are ready to facilitate investment, including by connecting investors with potential business partners,” Santoso said in a statement on Friday.
He welcomed potential Chinese investment and pledged government support through coordination with relevant Indonesian agencies.
Santoso said the investment would strengthen supply chains for key horticultural commodities through direct procurement and facilities for pre-cooling, sorting and cold storage.
He also highlighted opportunities for technology transfer, local supplier development, job creation and stronger export capacity.
The government remains committed to policy transparency and legal certainty while encouraging dialogue with investors to improve the business climate, Santoso said.
“Indonesia is truly open to investment. We are always open to input that can help shape policies designed to create a better business climate,” he said.
Chinese delegate Sherman Yan said the delegation came to Jakarta to build a long-term partnership aligned with Indonesia’s economic development priorities.
Beyond investment, Chinese businesses are interested in developing micro, small and medium enterprises, transferring technology, and increasing the value and global competitiveness of Indonesian commodities.
