Indonesia's rice land for Palestine's needs

Andi Amran Sulaiman, Indonesia's agriculture minister announced a co-management project of 20 thousand hectares of land between Indonesia and Palestine for rice and horticultural crop cultivation, following a signed MoU with Palestinian agriculture minister Rezq Basheer-Salimia

Sulaiman said,“We are preparing 10 to 20 thousand hectares of land for rice fields and horticulture. This is the concern from President Prabowo Subianto for Palestinians."

Sulaiman detailed plans to prepare land primarily for rice and horticulture. He noted Palestine's expertise in water management and drip irrigation technology will enhance agricultural productivity in Indonesia's South Sumatra and Kalimantan regions. Most of the produce, especially rice, is intended for Palestine to support long-term food security and demonstrate humanitarian solidarity. The partnership aims to produce 200,000 tons of rice annually and horticultural yields like tomatoes and garlic. This initiative will encourage technology transfer and resource collaboration, aligning with the vision of food sovereignty and benefiting both nations. Basheer-Salimia appreciated Indonesia's ongoing support for Palestine, underlining the Memorandum of Understanding's role in improving strategic and humanitarian relations across various agricultural sectors.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Indonesian government. Thank you for supporting Palestine in all aspects, especially for supporting the rights of the Palestinian people" said Basheer-Salimia .