Banda Aceh, Oct. 29 -- Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf is exploring a partnership with the government of Australia's Northern Territory to develop the region's cattle and agricultural sectors.

"The Aceh government is ready to collaborate and open opportunities for investors in the livestock sector," Muzakir said in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement followed his meeting with the Northern Territory's Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gerard Maley, in Jakarta on Monday.

Muzakir said the proposed collaboration in cattle breeding and agricultural development is aimed at boosting Aceh's economic growth. "We have land ready for cattle breeding and development," he affirmed.

He added that beyond livestock, there is strong potential fo...