Russia Asks Indonesia to Build an Instant Noodle Factory

Jakarta Globe, July 07, 2012

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Moscow. Indonesian’s Ambassador to Russia Djauhari Oratmangun said on Saturday that the Russian government asked him to help coordinate the construction of an instant noodle factory in Russia.

“It was specially requested by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin when we met,” Djauhari said. “Instant noodles are a favorite food in Russia.”

The new factory was brought up during a recent joint commission meeting between the two country's diplomats, which saw an agreement to boost economic cooperation to the tune of some $5 billion through 2014. The investment will include transportation, the mineral industry and food safety.

According to Djauhari, Russia offered to continue exporting wheat to Indonesia in exchange for Indonesia exporting larger volumes of  palm oil to Russia — and to invest in the instant noodle factory. 

“This is big opportunity for Indonesian instant noodle company because Russia has very huge population,” he said. “As I go to Indonesia, I will meet instant noodle producers and invite them to see the market potential in Russia. Instant noodle market is huge there, and the opportunity should not be wasted.”

Antara