Jakarta, April 7 -- Indonesia's food security remains relatively intact in the face of global disruptions to logistics and soaring prices stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan affirmed.

"Despite international issues, geopolitics, and wars, our food supply remains secure," he remarked after a meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Hasan stressed that Indonesia has been successful in maintaining an adequate food supply, although it is among the countries witnessing rising prices due to worsening geopolitics.

He attributed the alarming pricing trend to evident cases where the war in the Middle East significantly extended shipping times, ultimately resulting in higher distribution and...