Indonesian govt reaffirms rice import ban after illegal shipment found in Aceh

JAKARTA, Nov 24 (Bernama-ANTARA): The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating national rice self-sufficiency and stopping any import activities that violate state policy, reported ANTARA news agency.

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman made the statement on Monday after authorities uncovered 250 tonnes of illegal rice that entered Sabang, Aceh.

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