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RI, Brazil agree to start RI-Mercosur CEPA negotiations soon: Prabowo
27-Oct-2025 ANTARA News
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and Brazil agreed to immediately start the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Indonesia and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur).
Indonesia eyes trade deal with BRICS member S. Africa as deficit Persists
27-Oct-2025 Jakarta Globe
President Prabowo Subianto proposed exploring a bilateral trade agreement with South Africa during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit, aiming to address Indonesia’s persistent trade deficit and navigate global economic uncertainties.
Indonesia hopes ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiations conclude in 2026
27-Oct-2025 ANTARA News
Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso announced at the 47th ASEAN Summit that the bloc hopes to seal an ASEAN‑Canada free‑trade pact by 2026. While the promised “market‑access boost, innovation surge and stronger supply‑chain links” sound attractive, the timeline is overly optimistic given the complex, multi‑year negotiations typical of such agreements.
Indonesia pushes for trade pact with Egypt to spur growth
18-Oct-2025 Antara
Indonesia intensifies efforts to strengthen trade relations with Egypt through the establishment of new cooperation frameworks aimed at achieving mutual economic growth, Trade Minister Budi Santoso said.
ICA-CEPA signed, Indonesia and Canada boost trade relations
15-Oct-2025 ANTARA News
The Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) was signed on Wednesday, with President Prabowo Subianto and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessing the signing at Parliament Hill, Ottawa.
EU-Indonesia FTA text (Oct 2025)
14-Oct-2025 European Commission
The Indonesia-EU Free Trade Agreement, explained
8-Oct-2025 The Diplomat
The EU and Indonesia have finalized a comprehensive trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on key EU exports such as vehicles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and agri-food products (dairy, meat, processed foods), protects Indonesia’s strategic agricultural products like rice and sugar, implements mutual recognition of regulations (e.g., EU-certified vehicles accepted without re-testing), and opens sectors including finance, telecommunications, manufacturing, and mining to EU investment—reaching $3.6 billion in 2024, primarily from the Netherlands.
Indonesia-Canada CEPA is not the rules-based trade we need
2-Oct-2025 CCPA
Free trade deal is a gift to mining and fossil fuel companies but sidelines human rights and industrial development.
Canada-Indonesia FTA text (Sep 2025)
1-Oct-2025 Government of Canada
EU-Indonesia deal: global civil society alliance calls for a stop
26-Sep-2025 ETJC
A European-Indonesian alliance of civil society organizations and trade unions criticises the political agreement on the EU-Indonesia free trade agreement being signed in Indonesia.
EU-Indonesia trade agreement will perpetuate social and environmental injustice
24-Sep-2025 FERN
Indonesia and the EU signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, while Environment Commissioner announced that the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation will be delayed by yet another year. 
Indonesia, EU seal trade deal, hope to offset Trump tariffs
24-Sep-2025 Reuters
Indonesia and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Tuesday after nine years of talks, with both aiming to boost exports and investment and to offset the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
EU, Indonesia to sign trade pact next week in Bali, Indonesian minister says
18-Sep-2025 Reuters
The European Union (EU) and Indonesia have finalised a trade agreement to be signed next week in Bali island, a senior minister from the Southeast Asian nation said. The signing will occur on September 23, Indonesia’s senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told Reuters.
Indonesia backs CEPA talks with Mercosur to boost trade
17-Sep-2025 Antara News
Indonesia, through Trade Minister Budi Santoso, has reiterated its strong support for advancing negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Mercosur, the South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Bolivia.
Indonesia-EU CEPA to be signed on September 23: Minister Hartarto
9-Sep-2025 Antara News
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced that the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA) document is set to be signed on September 23 this year.
Russian Foreign Minister: FTA agreement between Indonesia and EAEU to be signed by end of year
5-Sep-2025 TV BRICS
The agreement will strengthen ties in the fields of energy, mining and processing of minerals, construction and modernisation of infrastructure, agriculture, banking and tourism
Indonesia, Pakistan negotiating on FTA for promoting trade liberalization
3-Sep-2025 APP
Indonesia and Pakistan bilateral trade reached up to $4.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2024, and both countries are negotiating on the Free Trade Agreement for finalization of agreement.
Indonesia-Peru CEPA to expand bilateral market access: Official
14-Aug-2025 Antara News
Indonesia and Peru have signed the IP-CEPA to enhance trade competitiveness and reduce tariff barriers. This agreement marks Indonesia’s second comprehensive partnership in South America, following Chile.
Indonesia finalizes first North American CEPA with Canada
6-Aug-2025 Antara
The Trade Ministry announced that the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) is Indonesia’s first CEPA in North America.
Indonesia rushing to complete trade deals with Europe, Canada as a hedge against looming US tariff
30-Jul-2025 The Straits Times
Indonesia is actively expediting the conclusion and ratification of several key trade agreements to diversify its export markets and counterbalance the impact of a forthcoming 19% tariff imposed by the United States, effective August 1, 2025.