Jakarta, May 21 -- The establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as the sole exporter for several natural resource commodities is expected to strengthen the integrity of Indonesia's trade system at the global level, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang stated.

DSI is also expected to support more transparent and accountable trade practices involving the country's strategic commodities, she added.

"The perspective is not to hinder (international trade), but rather to strengthen the integrity of Indonesia's trade system globally," Yvonne told reporters during a media briefing in Jakarta on Thursday (May 21).

She emphasized that DSI is not an attempt by the government to monopolize exports or violate World Trade...