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UAE-Indonesia FTA (2023)
24-Jul-2024 Ministry of Economy - UAE
Stop burdering people at the end of the term, Mr. President!
23-Jul-2024 Bilaterals.org
A total of 37 organizations and 29 people conveyed their urge to President Joko Widodo via open letter to stop negotiations between Indonesia - European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA). This demand was conveyed after Indonesia completed the 19th round of negotiations on 1-5 July 2024 behind closed doors.
Indonesia, Tanzania discuss revival of global south solidarity
22-Jul-2024 Tempo.co
Indonesia is interested in exploring the establishment of a preferential trade agreement and a bilateral investment treaty with Tanzania.
Sri Lanka trade body, Indonesian officials discuss trade agreement
19-Jul-2024 Economy Next
Sri Lanka’s private sector trade body is in negotiations with Indonesian officials on a preferential trade agreement, which it hopes would increase exports to the Southeast Asian archipelago.
Argentina urges Mercosur to sign FTA with Vietnam and Indonesia
9-Jul-2024 The Voice of Vietnam
Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino has urged the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) to be more flexible in negotiations and seek free trade agreements with Vietnam and Indonesia.
I-EU CEPA negotiations hijack democratic rights and ignore potentional impacts on society
4-Jul-2024 Indonesia AIDS Coalition
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and the Indonesia AIDS Coalition (IAC) criticized the I-EU CEPA, which hijacked the people’s rights to democracy while ignoring the negotiations’ wider impact. The I-EU CEPA negotiations lacked transparency, ignored public aspirations, and did not allow for meaningful participation from civil society groups.
ICA-CEPA: Indonesia, Canada commence eighth negotiation round
26-Jun-2024 Antara News
Indonesia and Canada have commenced the eighth round of negotiations on the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA–CEPA) to deliberate on 20 negotiation issues.
Indonesia, Chile commence talks on IC-CEPA
18-Jun-2024 Antara
Indonesia and Chile launched negotiations within the framework of the Indonesia-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to expand investment potential and opportunities in non-traditional markets, especially Latin America.
EU recognizes Indonesia’s rights to ban nickel ore exports: Minister
11-Jun-2024 Antara News
The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, stated that the European Union (EU) has begun recognizing Indonesia’s rights in banning nickel ore exports.
Indonesia to conclude free trade talks with Russia-led union in July
11-Jun-2024 Business Times
Indonesia expects to conclude discussions on a free trade agreement with the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) in July, its chief economic minister said
Indonesia, EU agree on 11 issues during 18th IEU-CEPA negotiations
3-Jun-2024 Antara News
The Coordinating Economic Affairs Ministry stated that Indonesia and the European Union agreed on 11 of the 21 issues in the 18th round of negotiations on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Indonesia, Peru to conclude trade pact this November ​​​​​​​
3-Jun-2024 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and Peru are aiming to secure their bilateral trade deal this November as both countries seek larger market access outside their continents.
Indonesia urges fair treatment from EU amid prolonged trade talks
27-May-2024 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia’s Chief Economic Affairs Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, stressed the need for fair treatment in trade negotiations with the EU. He emphasized Indonesia’s significant potential and its future as a developed nation by 2045. He called for fair treatment and added value for Indonesia’s economy.
Iran-Indonesia PTA to go operational soon
27-May-2024 Tehran Times
The two countries intend to set up a joint committee for the operationalization of the preferential trade agreement which is tasked with monitoring and updating the lists and discounts that Iran and Indonesia consider for each other.
Indonesia, Peru commit to immediately start IP-CEPA negotiations
27-May-2024 Antara News
The Ministry of Trade (Kemendag) stated that Indonesia and Peru are committed to immediately starting negotiations on the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA).
S. Korea, Indonesia discuss partnership in development of key minerals
27-May-2024 Yonhap News Agency
South Korea’s industry ministry said it has shared ideas with Indonesia on expanding bilateral cooperation in the development of a stable supply chain for key minerals. The two countries vowed to further utilize the bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as well as global platforms such as the RCEP.
Indonesia to apply for CPTPP membership this year: minister
24-May-2024 Nikkei Asia
Indonesia will apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact "within this year".
RCEP members encouraged to harmonize rules
20-May-2024 China Daily
Members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership can further improve the alignment of operational guidelines across key sectors such as competition policy and trade in services to elevate mutual openness, said trade experts and foreign scholars on Sunday.
Indonesia expresses interest in joining CPTPP
2-May-2024 Antara News
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto conveyed Indonesia’s interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during a meeting with United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Indo-Pacific.
Indonesia maintains its position not to accede to UPOV 1991
5-Apr-2024 Apbrebes
Indonesia reiterated its position not to accede to the UPOV 1991 to ensure policy space to protect smallholder farmers’ seed systems and plant genetic resources.