Norwegian Ambassadors See The Potential For Agriculture Tosk And Coffee In West Papua

Photo: Doc. Antara

JAKARTA - The Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Rutwis Giverin visited West Papua Province, Monday, February 20, to see the potential for cocoa and coffee farming in South Manokwari Regency and the Arfak Mountains.

"We will see the development of chocolate and coffee in West Papua, because it is very important for community development, we have several projects or our support there too," said Rut Kaliman Giverin, quoted by Antara.

He said the Norwegian government supports several strategic projects carried out in West Papua, including the development of ecotourism and forestry to health.

His presence also wanted to meet the Acting Governor of West Papua Paulus Waterpauw to ask directly regarding the conditions and challenges of sustainable local development in the region.

"For two days I will meet with the Governor of West Papua asking directly the conditions and challenges of developing local communities that have been carried out," he said again.

Rut Kalimantan also appreciated the beautiful forest and natural conditions of West Papua during his visit. According to him, ekotourism investment in the West Papua region from the Norwegian government is very appropriate.

"By looking at natural conditions like this, it is very appropriate for the Norwegian government to invest in West Papua, we hope to continue to cooperate," he also said.

The development of cocoa and coffee in West Papua continues to receive serious attention from the local provincial government, and various efforts have been made so that the two commodities can develop and prosper the people around them.