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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.
I-EAEU FTA negotiations agreed on two more chapters: Trade Ministry
22-Mar-2024 Antara
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade stated that negotiations on the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement have reached the fourth round, where the two parties agreed on two additional chapters.
Trade agreements’ influence on the global mineral transition in critical raw materials
22-Mar-2024 Bilaterals.org
Trade agreements shape the global minerals transition by determining access to essential raw materials, influencing investment decisions, and enforcing environmental and social regulations. This article examines the underlying agenda of trade agreements in shaping the global minerals transition, including how they affect the distribution of benefits and risks.
Indonesia, Sri Lanka launch preferential trade agreement negotiations
18-Mar-2024 Jakarta Globe
During the launch, both countries found the PTA to become a key building block towards a free trade agreement.
Indonesia stresses on active, fair participation of all IPEF partners
18-Mar-2024 Antara News
Indonesia emphasized active and fair participation of all Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partner countries in implementing the cooperation framework, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said.
Indonesia and Malaysia explore ASEAN-Egypt free trade agreements
13-Mar-2024 RMOL
Egyptian, Malaysian, and Indonesian trade officials met to discuss efforts to explore an ASEAN-EEgypt free trade agreement, as Egypt has long been a business partner for ASEAN countries.
UK team heads back to London with Round 14 of FTA talks still open
11-Mar-2024 Business Standard
The understanding is that the fourteenth round of negotiations remains “open and progress continues” but the team did not get what was needed to close all the outstanding issues.
Indonesia still wants to secure EU trade pact this year
5-Mar-2024 The Jakarta Globe
Indonesia and the European Union (EU) recently held the 17th round of negotiations on their long-awaited trade agreement in Bandung. During this round, the two parties reached a "technical conclusion" on three chapters of the pact, including sustainable food systems, technical barriers to trade, and institutional provisions.
Indonesia and EU discuss intellectual property in trade deal negotiations
4-Mar-2024 The Star
Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights discussed the intellectual property (IP) chapter during the 17th Round of Negotiations of the IEU-CEPA Working Group on Intellectual Property (WGIP).
IEU-CEPA: 17th negotiation round discusses trade barriers
4-Mar-2024 Antara News
Indonesia and the European Union discussed technical barriers in trade, sustainable food system cooperation, and institutional provisions during the 17th Round of Negotiations on the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA).
Environmental equity in the Indonesia-EU CEPA
26-Feb-2024 The Jakarta Post
The EU and Indonesia have differing approaches to incorporating sustainable development principles into trade agreements. While the EU focuses on maintaining high environmental and labor standards, it prefers to keep these standards separate from broader trade and economic considerations. In contrast, Indonesia advocates for a more balanced approach that integrates economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.
Indonesia seeks EU trade deal to compete against Vietnamese footwear
25-Jan-2024 Jakarta Globe
Indonesia wants to secure a trade deal with the European Union (EU) in hopes that Jakarta can compete with fellow ASEAN member Vietnam, particularly on footwear exports, according to a senior minister.
Iran to ink free trade deals with certain nations
24-Jan-2024 Trend
Iran is planning to sign free trade agreements with Syria, Venezuela, Pakistan, and one Eastern European country. He also said that Iran is seeking preferential trade agreements with Indonesia and some East Asian countries.