The Trade Ministry has routinely organized the largest trade expo in Indonesia, with the aim of boosting its exports to friendly countries.
During the expo, held at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition in Bumi Serpong Damai (ICE BSD) southwest of Jakarta, the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo has successfully assisted in the signing of six agreements between businessmen of the two countries, with a total value of US$67.5 million.
The six agreements include those between coffee producer PT Asal Jaya and Haggag Co Import and Export Co and Groups, with a value of US$30 million, tire producer PT Gajah Tunggal and Baraka Contracting and Trading, valued at US$20 million, and coconut, spice and essential oil producer PT Global Coconut and El Hamd Co for Import and Export, with a value of US$8 million.
The other agreements are between state-owned ethanol and glycerin producer PT Perkebunan Nusantara III and Egyptian Mediterranean Co, with a value of US$5 million, spice producer PT Agrorina and Awlad Abdel Sanad Co, valued at US$2.5 million, and soap and detergent producer PT Orson Indonesia and Stella Co, with a value of US$2 million.
Following the signing of the business deals, Indonesian Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita received the Egyptian delegation, led by Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt Helmy Fauzi, in the minister`s VVIP room at ICE BSD.
At the meeting, Enggartiasto praised Egyptian importers for their loyalty for maintaining good relations with Indonesia.
Ambassador Helny said the embassy will organize many trade missions in Egypt, as part of efforts to increase Indonesia`s exports to the Middle Eastern country.
Reporting by Yuni Arisandy
Editing by Suharto, Eliswan
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Editor: Heru Purwanto
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