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Indonesia Says Rice Stocks Are Safe as 33 Countries Prepare for Food Disruptions
Thirty-three countries are tightening food supplies and advising residents to prepare for possible disruptions.
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman says the country's rice stocks are safe.
He says Indonesia is in its second year without rice imports under President Prabowo Subianto.
The warnings abroad include advice to keep food, water, medicine and emergency supplies at home, with some countries recommending enough for 72 hours.
The minister linked the concern to geopolitical tensions and difficulties moving goods through global supply chains.
Indonesia and China plan stronger food cooperation after talks between their agriculture ministers, as both countries seek to protect food supplies.
Indonesia’s agriculture minister said the country’s rice stocks are safe despite food supply concerns in many countries.
Andi Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia is in its second year without importing rice under President Prabowo Subianto.
He said 33 countries are tightening food supplies and advising residents to prepare for possible disruptions.
Amran cited geopolitical tensions and difficulties with global supply chains and transport.
He said Indonesia and China plan to strengthen cooperation on food security after discussions in Beijing.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.
- What
- He said Indonesia’s rice stocks are safe and that the country is in its second year without rice imports.
- When
- November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Jakarta; Amran also referred to a recent visit to Beijing.
- Why
- Geopolitical tensions and supply-chain difficulties are raising concerns about food and energy supplies.
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Amran said he met with China’s agriculture minister for lengthy discussions on strengthening food cooperation.
Amran said in a Jakarta news conference that Indonesia’s rice stocks were safe and that 33 countries were preparing for food disruptions.
- Countries preparing
- 33
- Rice imports
- Indonesia is in its second year without rice imports, Amran said.
- Emergency supplies
- Some countries recommend keeping household necessities for at least 72 hours.
- Indonesia’s population
- 286 million, according to Amran.
- China’s rice imports
- About 6 million tons, according to Amran.
What people are saying
Indonesia is in its second year without importing rice under President Prabowo. We are grateful. Our rice, our stocks are safe.
Those are 33 countries holding back their food and preparing stocks amid heated geopolitical conditions. So distribution is difficult, transport, and so on. We are watching this, consolidating, watching this.