Jakarta, July 13 -- Indonesia's Minister of Transmigration, Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara, is seeking to expand mango exports from East Java to Japan by developing commodity-based economic zones and addressing technical trade barriers.

Japan has been identified as a priority export destination due to its strong demand for premium-quality fruit.

However, Indonesian mango exports to Japan continue to face technical obstacles, particularly those related to fruit fly control.

"One of the main challenges is the fruit fly issue. We are working with various stakeholders to address it. It will require investment, but once this issue is resolved, I am confident the Japanese market will open to Indonesian mangoes," the minister said in a...