Indonesia: Minister explores fishery product processing cooperation with Japan

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Teten Masduki, is exploring the potential for cooperation in fishery product processing with Japan after visiting Japan's largest fishing company, Marusen Suisan. "We are exploring the possibility of technological collaboration to improve the quality and variety of processed seafood products, such as seafood sauces and selected fish," he said in a statement received on Tuesday. According to Masduki, captured fisheries production in Indonesia grew by 2.23 percent for marine fisheries and 2.71 percent for inland waters in 2020. Additionally, he was informed that the export value and volume of Indonesian fishery products in 2022 reached US$6.24 billion and 1.22 million tons, respectively. "This partnership can generate mutual benefits, utilizing each other's expertise, and create innovative and market-friendly products," the minister remarked. He further stated that the purpose of his ...