Indonesian Consul witnesses signing of exclusive 5 year distribution deal with local Sharjah based company at Arab Health 2005

The deal has been agreed at Arab Health 2005 and signed in the presence of the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr Muchtar, and Mr. Djasdi Darwis, the Head of Indonesian Trade Promotion Centre in Dubai (ITPC).

The agreement between the two companies was supported by the National Agency for Export Development, Indonesian Ministry of Trade and includes distribution rights for all PT Jamu Puspo Internusa dietary supplement products in the UAE and GCC region.

Dr Ali Al Shoura, Assirat Trading Est added, "We are delighted to be able to offer the GCC high quality products for a large range of health related disorders."

Assirat Trading Establishment is located in Sharjah, UAE for twenty years. The deal will allow Assirat Trading to distribute dietary supplements to pharmacies, health shops, department stores and supermarkets across the region for the next 5 years.

Jamu Puspo Internusa is the herbal branch of the Puspa Group, headquartered in Indonesia. The Puspsa Group has been working with the pharmaceutical industry for the last 40 years with total revenues in 2004 reaching over US$22 Million and employing over 1,000.

Included in the distribution deal is NONI TEA®, which contains Noni fruit extract (morinda citrifolia) for regenerating body cells, green tea for anti-oxidant and low calorie sweetener. NONI TEA® has been widely distributed in Indonesia and Malaysia as a drink for health conscious people as well as diabetic patients.

Mr. Andre Utoro, Director, PT Jamu Puspo Internusa comments, "Jamu Puspo Internusa is very excited about the newly signed distribution deal with Assirat Trading Est. We see great potential in the Middle East healthcare market, we are planning to launch new exciting products in the near future to help our customers lead a healthier life."