Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and Jordan are moving forward with a strategic fertilizer production partnership aimed at securing long-term supply chains and supporting national food programs, Investment Minister and Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani announced Saturday.Rosan said Indonesia already has a planned joint venture in phosphate—a key raw material for fertilizer—which will be expanded in collaboration with Jordan to boost the country’s chemical industry capacity.Speaking after accompanying President Prabowo Subianto during a bilateral meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Jakarta, he emphasized that fertilizers remain a vital component of Indonesia’s agricultural sector.“Deeper cooperation with Jordan is expected to attract investment and strengthen upstream self-sufficiency, ensuring a stable and competitive domestic fertilizer supply,” Rosan said.He added that the initiative reflects both countries’ commitment to building a robust and sustainable fertilizer security framework.“These are among the collaborations we will follow up on,” he noted.The Agriculture Ministry previously reported that Indonesia and Jordan are exploring broader cooperation in agricultural technology to enhance food security and operational efficiency.Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman highlighted Jordan’s global role as a major producer of fertilizer inputs such as potash and phosphate, offering significant potential for Indonesia’s fertilizer industry.During talks with Jordanian Ambassador Sudqi Attalah Al Omoush in Jakarta on May 14, Minister Sulaiman proposed forming a joint company to supply fertilizer not only to Indonesia and Jordan, but also to Southeast Asia and the wider Asian region.Officials said the partnership could significantly reduce fertilizer costs, with Indonesia’s high domestic demand complemented by Jordan’s abundant raw materials.Discussions also covered the development of advanced water-management systems using Jordan’s proven irrigation technology. Indonesia is considering adopting these systems to support modern farming clusters in several regions. Drone-based distribution of fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides is also being explored for nationwide implementation.King Abdullah II concluded his two-day state visit on Saturday, departing from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base.President Prabowo personally escorted him to the airfield, where they arrived together—Prabowo in light safari attire and the king in full military dress—underscoring the close personal and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Indonesia, Jordan to expand fertilizer partnership
