Jakarta, Aug. 8 -- Trade Minister Budi Santoso and New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd Michael McClay explored collaboration in priority sectors such as food and agriculture, geothermal energy, and the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Santoso said that bilateral synergy will strengthen economic resilience and expand the benefits of trade for the community.

"We acknowledged great potential for collaboration in the food and renewable energy sectors, as well as support for MSMEs to penetrate international markets," he added in a statement released on Friday.

The meeting between the two ministers took place in Jakarta on Thursday and highlighted the global trade situation, particularly unilateral tari...