REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, RIYADH -- A variety of Indonesian products entered Saudi Arabian market, among other, foods and beverages, vehicles, tires, papers, clothing, and other products.
"Statistics show that Indonesian exports to Saudi Arabia continues to increase significantly from year to year," said Charge d'Affaires Embassy in Riyadh, Sunarko, by electronic mail to Republika.co.id, Sunday (29/11) night.
In 2010, Sunarko added, the value of Indonesia's exports to Saudi Arabia reached 1.6 billion US dollars and in 2014 it rose nearly doubled to 2.16 billion US dollars. In fact, in the midst of current global economic crisis, Indonesian exports to Saudi Arabia for the period of January-August 2015 increased by 24.21 percent, compared to the same period last year.
"This achievement was because of the quality of Indonesian products. It was also because of the important role of the Saudi Arabian businessman who has a strong loyalty and commitment to establish a sustainable business with Indonesian exporters," he explained.
To honor important role and contribution of Saudi businessmen in increasing export value of Indonesia, the Indonesian government gave Primaduta awards to three companies of Saudi Arabia.
The three companies of Saudi Arabia were Said Bawazir Group (distributor/importer of instant noodles and food ingredients), Pinehill Arabia Food Ltd (importer/producer of instant noodles) and Sami Farouk Alkathiry Trading Establishment (importer/distributor of food products Indonesia).
The Primaduta awards for three Saudi Arabia's companies was carried out on Sunday (29/11) at Multipurpose Hall of Indonesian Embassy in Riyadh and was attended by 25 businessmen of Saudi Arabia. In his speech, Sunarko said Primaduta award was given by Indonesian Government to importers who have loyalty and a strong commitment to do business with Indonesia.
"The government hopes, total trade value between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia can be increased up to 15 billion US dollars by 2020," he said.
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