Jakarta, Dec. 17 -- The governments of Indonesia and Belarus have identified new potential avenues for bilateral cooperation, with a focus on agricultural development and technological capacity to support food security.

According to a statement cited here on Wednesday, the discussion took place when Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto received Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich in Jakarta on Tuesday (December 16).

"Indonesia requires technological support, including modern agricultural machinery, to bolster its food security. In this context, we view Belarus as a strategic partner possessing relevant experience and capacity," Hartarto said.

He stated that Indonesia is pursuing food self-suffic...