Jordanian Investors Buys Gorontalo Tuna
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Jordanian investor Iyad Al Shorafa expressed his interest in purchasing class C tuna from Gorontalo, at the amount of 25 tons per day.
Al Shorafa is a member of the Middle East trade delegation participating in the Indonesian international trade promotional program, which was initiated by the Foreign Affairs Ministry as a part of the 2016 Trade Expo Indonesia.
Budianto Sidiki, Chief of Gorontalo Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) explained that Al Shorafa is ready to work together with the Gorontalo fishermen union, and to construct a tuna processing factory specifically for export purposes.
“Production capacity of Gorontalo fishermen for class C fresh tuna is around five tons each day,” Sidiki said.
To meet the importer demands, the Gorontalo local government will cooperate with city and regency officials in the region.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of tuna is the Jordanian investor interested in buying?
What kind of tuna is the Jordanian investor interested in buying?
The Jordanian investor, Iyad Al Shorafa, is interested in purchasing class C tuna from Gorontalo. He has expressed interest in buying 25 tons of this specific type of tuna daily.
Q.What is the current daily production capacity for class C fresh tuna in Gorontalo?
What is the current daily production capacity for class C fresh tuna in Gorontalo?
Gorontalo fishermen currently produce around five tons of class C fresh tuna each day. This amount is significantly less than the 25 tons per day that the investor wishes to purchase.
Q.How does Gorontalo plan to meet the demand from the Jordanian investor?
How does Gorontalo plan to meet the demand from the Jordanian investor?
To meet the importer's demand for 25 tons of tuna daily, the Gorontalo local government will cooperate with officials from cities and regencies across the region. This collaboration aims to increase the supply.
Q.What additional plans does the Jordanian investor have beyond purchasing tuna?
What additional plans does the Jordanian investor have beyond purchasing tuna?
Beyond purchasing tuna, the investor is prepared to collaborate with the Gorontalo fishermen union. They also plan to construct a tuna processing factory in Gorontalo, specifically for export purposes.
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