PALMOILMAGAZINE, SERDANG BEDAGAI — Tanzania’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Macocha Moshe Tembele, underscored the importance of international collaboration in advancing the oil palm industry, particularly through the release of oil palm genetic resources.
Speaking at the release ceremony of Tanzania-origin oil palm genetic resources held at Tanah Besih Plantation in Tebing Syahbandar District, Serdang Bedagai Regency, North Sumatra, on Tuesday (May 5, 2026), Tembele described the initiative as more than a scientific undertaking. He said the program reflects the growing partnership between Indonesia and Tanzania in agricultural development.
“Today, we are not only releasing genetic resources, but also celebrating science and partnership. This is a story of collaboration between two friendly nations separated by the Indian Ocean, yet united by a common goal,” Tembele stated.
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He emphasized that cross-border cooperation has become increasingly essential in addressing global challenges, noting that innovation can thrive through the exchange of ideas, expertise, and resources among countries.
“Cooperation is not merely a diplomatic slogan, but a concrete tool to improve people’s welfare,” he said in a statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Thursday (May 7).
Tembele also praised the collaboration among various stakeholders involved in the initiative, including the Gabungan Pengusaha Kelapa Sawit Indonesia (GAPKI), Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture, research institutions, private sector companies, and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI).
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According to him, the experience gained by Tanzanian researchers during their time in Indonesia would serve as valuable knowledge for supporting the development of Tanzania’s oil palm sector in the future.
Closing his remarks, Tembele stressed that the release of the genetic resources should be viewed not only as a technical activity, but also as a symbol of partnership, knowledge-sharing, and future opportunities.
He expressed hope that the initiative — attended by representatives from GAPKI, the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), the Indonesian Quarantine Agency, the North Sumatra Center for Animal, Fish, and Plant Quarantine, as well as 14 partner companies from the Indonesian oil palm germplasm consortium — would deliver tangible benefits in improving productivity while demonstrating the strength of global collaboration. (P3)
