Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Saturday, (16/5/2026) that Indonesia has secured its position as a highly strategic global partner following the commencement of its national fertilizer exports to Australia. 

He said that the trade initiative addresses global fertilizer shortages triggered by escalating international geopolitical tensions.

Minister Amran received a personal call from Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins MP, who expressed gratitude for the supplies. Furthermore, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called President Prabowo Subianto directly to convey his appreciation. 

"This shows that Indonesia is increasingly trusted and accounted for in maintaining regional food stability," Minister Amran explained, as reported by antaranews.com.

The initial government-to-government export shipped 47,250 tons of urea fertilizer from Bontang, East Kalimantan. This shipment is part of a broader 250,000-ton commitment projected to scale up to 500,000 tons, valued at approximately Rp 7 trillion. 

Minister Amran reassured the public that domestic agricultural supply remains fully protected, as Indonesia currently holds a comfortable urea surplus of 1.5 million tons.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)