Jakarta, Oct. 11 -- Indonesia and South Africa have begun exploring new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso encouraged stronger collaboration in this area during a meeting with South African Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Zuko Godlimpi in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Friday (October 10), according to a statement cited here on Saturday.

"This meeting presents valuable momentum for both countries to solidify their economic relations through a strategic partnership under the South-South cooperation framework. We have agreed to advance talks on new cooperation in trade and MSME development," Santoso not...