Indonesia Explores Agricultural Cooperation with Belarus

Strengthening Food Security Through Modern Technology

Indonesia is actively pursuing cooperation with Belarus in modern agricultural technology to enhance its national food security. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto received a visit from Belarus Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich on December 16, 2025, continuing the momentum from President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Belarus in July 2025.

Key Areas of Cooperation

The meeting focused on several key areas of potential cooperation:

1. Agricultural Mechanization: Development and production of modern agricultural machinery
2. Technology Transfer: Sharing Belarus' experience in achieving food security
3. Joint Ventures: Potential collaboration in heavy equipment industries like dump trucks
4. Digital Transformation: Modernizing agricultural practices through technology
5. Commodity-based Cooperation: Rubber industry collaboration

Strategic Importance of the Partnership

Airlangga emphasized that food security remains a top priority for the Indonesian government. The country is looking to Belarus as a strategic partner due to its extensive experience in agricultural technology and food production. Belarus has successfully achieved national food security and exports various agricultural products worldwide.

Mutual Benefits

The cooperation is expected to bring multiple benefits to both nations:

• Indonesia gains access to modern agricultural technology
• Belarus expands its presence in Southeast Asia's largest economy
• Potential trade agreements through Indonesia-EAEU FTA
• Enhanced educational cooperation in STEM fields

Implementation Roadmap

To facilitate the cooperation, Belarus has proposed establishing working groups comprising technical experts from both countries. These groups will focus on addressing specific issues and developing concrete collaboration plans. The proposed working groups represent a practical step towards implementing the agreed-upon cooperation.

Future Prospects

The successful implementation of this cooperation could significantly boost Indonesia's agricultural productivity and food security. It also opens up new avenues for bilateral trade and investment between Indonesia and Belarus, potentially creating a strategic partnership that extends beyond agriculture into areas like education and industry.