( July 30, 2026, 03:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK has reaffirmed its support for Indonesia's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership during talks between Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto and UK Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific Martin Kent in Jakarta, Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs said Wednesday. The two sides also discussed implementation of the Indonesia-United Kingdom Economic Growth Partnership, signed in January 2026, with Indonesia identifying human capital development, energy, investment and the green transition as priority areas for cooperation. The ministry said Indonesia views CPTPP membership as part of its strategy to expand export-market access and strengthen regional supply chains, while the UK said Indonesia's accession would reinforce the trade pact's role in the Indo-Pacific.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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