Surabaya, E Java, Sept. 25 -- An East Java trade and investment mission generated potential transactions worth 6.7 trillion rupiah (US$374 million) at a business forum in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday.

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said the potential value highlighted broad opportunities for cooperation between businesses in East Java and Saudi Arabia.

"From the curation process and repeated online business matching to one-on-one meetings, the recorded potential transaction value reached 6.7 trillion rupiah," Khofifah said in a press statement received here Friday.

The forum brought together businesses from both countries to discuss trade in key products, the halal industry and supplies supporting the Hajj and Umrah p...