MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – Bobby Nasution has reaffirmed North Sumatra's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Netherlands in the sectors of food security and renewable energy development. The statement was delivered during a meeting with Adriaan Palm at the North Sumatra Governor's Office in Medan on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Bobby Nasution said
food security remains one of the priority programs of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. As one of Indonesia's major agricultural regions,
North Sumatra continues to improve food production capacity and downstream agricultural processing.
"In line with President Prabowo's program, we hope to further strengthen cooperation in food security, especially since North Sumatra is one of Indonesia's key food-producing regions," Bobby Nasution said.
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Bobby Nasution reaffirms
North Sumatra's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the
Netherlands in
food security, energy, and investment sectors. (PHOTO: Doc.
North Sumatra Communication and Information Office)
Strengthening Food Security CooperationThe governor emphasized that the North Sumatra Provincial Government is opening broad opportunities for deeper collaboration with the Netherlands in the agricultural sector. According to him, international cooperation is essential to improving food quality, processing systems, and distribution networks across the region.
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food security, the provincial government is also focusing on expanding cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in
waste-to-energy development.
Bobby noted that a previous collaboration on converting waste into gas had yet to achieve optimal results. However, the provincial government is currently intensifying efforts to ensure the project can be fully implemented.
"We have previously cooperated with the
Netherlands in gas production from waste, although the results have not yet been optimal. At present, we are strengthening cooperation in
waste-to-energy projects and hope the initiative can be fully realized," he stated.
NORTH SUMATRA AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER: Adriaan Palm describes North Sumatra as an important Dutch partner in the fields of economy, education, and culture. (PHOTO: Doc. North Sumatra Communication and Information Office)
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During the meeting,
Bobby Nasution also expressed hope that
Dutch investment in
North Sumatra would continue to grow in the future. He said the provincial administration remains committed to simplifying investment procedures and creating a more favorable business climate.
"We continue working to make investment processes easier, especially because North Sumatra and the Netherlands share a close relationship," he added.
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According to Palm, relations between the
Netherlands and
North Sumatra have remained strong for years and should continue to be strengthened through sustainable strategic partnerships.
"North Sumatra is very important to the Netherlands. We share strong ties in the fields of economy, education, and culture. For us, cooperation is built on three important principles: sustainability, quality, and reliability. We hope these values will continue to be maintained," Adriaan Palm said.
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Netherlands in Medan, Firsal Ferial Mutyara, along with several
North Sumatra provincial officials, including Basarin Yunus Tanjung, Erwin Hotmansah Harahap, and Alexander Sinulingga.
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