U.S. and Indonesia Sign “Landmark” Dairy Agreement

The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce signed an MOU to deepen cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesian dairy industries.  The Memorandum of Understanding outlines a framework for collaboration to support enhanced dairy trade, strengthen commercial cooperation, and bolster public nutrition through promoting greater consumption of dairy products, particularly in public programs.  The agreement also emphasizes support for school milk programs as a catalyst for child health and educational success.

“This agreement marks a new chapter in U.S.-Indonesia cooperation building on trade and dairy,” said Krysta Harden, president and CEO of USDEC.

With its focus on areas of mutual collaboration and support for U.S. dairy exports in Indonesia, the agreement, Harden said, complements ongoing trade negotiations between Indonesia and the U.S. regarding the fostering of more reciprocal trade flows.  The agreement allows the Indonesian market’s growth and supports dairy producers in both countries.

“The United States and Indonesia share a mission of promoting dairy as a valuable source of nutrition,” said Gregg Doud, NMPF president and CEO. “The agreement signed today commits our industries to join efforts to grow the Indonesian market and support producers in both countries.”

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