Denpasar, Oct. 24 -- Bali Governor Wayan Koster met with a Timor-Leste government delegation in Denpasar to discuss expanding livestock cooperation, including a proposed export of up to 10,000 head of cattle to the neighboring nation, officials said Saturday.

The proposal aims to bolster food security in Timor-Leste while expanding trade opportunities for Balinese cattle farmers, pending technical verification and health assessments.

"However, this figure still requires further verification through data collection and technical studies to determine available stock and ensure compliance with trade requirements," Koster said in an official statement.

Koster emphasized that regional agencies must perform a thorough inventory of export-rea...