Gorontalo, Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was scheduled to promote the product of national hybrid paddy in Gorongtalo province on January 15, local administration spokesman Irwan Halid said here on Friday.
He said the president on the occasion would be accompanied by a number of ministers, among others Agriculture Minister Anton Apriyanto, Home Affairs Minister Muhammad Ma`ruf and Gorontalo Governor Fadel Muhammad.
The president and his entourage would arrive in Gorontalo on January 15 after attending the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Mactan, Cebu province in the Central Philippines.
"After the ASEAN summit in the Philippines, President Yudhoyono will directly head for Gorontalo to propagandize 2 million tons of hybrid paddy product," Irwan said.
Since it would be a national event, Irwan added that it would also be attended by a number of agronomists from all over the country.
Gorontalo was chosen to be the location of national hybrid paddy because the province has for several times received awards in national food resillience.
"In the central government judgement, Gorontalo is one of the provinces in Indonesia that has been successful in food improvement program," Irwan said.
He added that various preparations had been and were being made for the working visit of President Yudhoyono in Gorontalo.
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