Indonesian Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara arrived in China on Monday for a seven-day diplomatic mission focused on agricultural development. The visit is part of a broader Indonesian government strategy to alleviate rural poverty by strengthening economic ties with Beijing.

A primary goal of the discussions is to facilitate the export of Indonesian durian to China. Officials are engaging with China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, as well as various private companies and academic institutions, to explore how to scale up production and distribution. By tapping into the growing demand for the fruit within China, Indonesian authorities hope to replicate the success of rural economic models observed in the region.

While the initiative is framed as a poverty-reduction strategy, the success of these exports depends on navigating complex trade regulations and logistics between the two nations. The Indonesian state-owned news agency Antara reports that these consultations are intended to lay the groundwork for a more robust trade partnership, though specific export quotas or timelines have not yet been finalized.