East Java and North Sumatra trade mission records Rp2.843 trillion in transactions

The East Java and North Sumatra Trade and Investment Mission recorded total transactions of Rp2.843 trillion. This initiative aims to expand market access and strengthen inter-regional economic cooperation.

Of the total transaction value, East Java products sold to North Sumatra amounted to Rp2.721 trillion, covering items such as poultry, dairy, fish products, fertilizer, rice, coffee, and animal feed. North Sumatra products purchased by East Java businesses totaled Rp121.592 billion, including carrots, oranges, pasteurized crab, coffee, coconut shell charcoal, and cocofeat.

North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution emphasized the importance of strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to face global economic challenges. He encouraged the mission to evolve beyond simple transactions into broader business partnerships. East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa noted that the mission seeks to build sustainable, mutually beneficial trade relationships and help businesses find new markets through communal branding.