Jakarta, Jan. 9 -- Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan encouraged strengthening Subulussalam City as a connector in the national food supply chain, given its position as a logistics distribution route linking Aceh and North Sumatra.

He made the statement during a working visit here on Thursday (January 8, 2025), accompanied by Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.

"Subulussalam's position is strategic in supporting the smooth interregional distribution of food. Therefore, the strengthening of its infrastructure and economic institutions needs to be accelerated," Hasan said in a statement released here on Friday.

During a dialogue with the regional leadership coo...