Indonesia pushes to sign EU trade deal by year-end for early 2027 rollout
( October 20, 2026, 04:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia is seeking to accelerate the signing and ratification of its comprehensive economic partnership agreement with the EU to bring the deal into force in early 2027, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said in a statement conveyed by ministry spokesman Haryo Limanseto on Monday. The two sides are targeting a signing by the end of 2026, following the completion of legal scrubbing in August. Indonesia is stepping up diplomatic engagement with EU institutions to expedite internal approval procedures. The European Commission submitted a proposal to the EU Council in June seeking approval to sign and conclude the agreement. Indonesia and the EU reached a substantive agreement in September 2025. The deal could boost Indonesian exports by up to $10.9 billion, according to government estimates.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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