Czechs, S. Sulawesi to forge trade ties

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Governor H.Z.B. Palaguna warmly welcomed Czech Ambassador Milan Sarapatka's intention to forge trade ties with the province.

He said the trade ties would start with the establishment of a Czech consulate in the city in the near future.

"We agree and welcome the Czech government's request to enhance trade ties because the province has various commodities known well in European markets, especially agricultural products such as cocoa, sea weed and coffee," the governor said after holding talks with Sarapatka here last Friday.

He said the presence of a Czech consulate in the city was needed to follow up on the agreement.

Sarapatka promised to send Czech entrepreneurs to visit Makassar for a meeting with local businesspeople.

Sarapatka said Makassar was important as a link to Indonesia's eastern regions. --Antara