In the midst of the G20 development ministers meeting in Kampong Kecit, Tanjung Kelayang SEZ, there was a hut provided for MSME products. This Saung, which offers various products from Bangka Belitung, was able to attract a number of delegates to see and shop. "The visiting delegations were from Ukraine, Turkey, Russia, Japan, Italy, Argentina, and Singapore," said Head of the KUMKM Department of the KUMKM, Trade and Manpower Office of Belitung Regency, Budi Private, Saturday (10/9/2022). during the G20 Expo, such as batik cloth, cual, honey, and key citrus drinks. These include homecare and herbal products from pepper secret, as well as processed seafood and souvenirs.
As previously reported, Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Bennedetto Latteri also visited G20 Expo. Latteri admitted that he was impressed by the friendliness of the SMEs and interested in a number of products such as batik, honey, and other culinary delights. "Small businesses like this will encourage local economic development and I wish them the best," he said. In line with that, French Development Minister Chrysoula Zacharopulou also took the time to see the process of making batik and then buy the batik products on display. “It's great, I can buy something (batik) here, I will take it to Paris, it will be interesting souvenirs," he said.
Wednesday, 14 September 2022 06:16
G20 Delegation Captivated by Bangka Belitung MSME Products, Italian Ambassador Impressed by the Hospitality of MSME Actors
