Indonesia, Turkey explore preferential trade agreement to expand market access
( November 3, 2026, 03:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia and Turkey are exploring a preferential trade agreement to expand market access and strengthen bilateral trade, Indonesia's Trade Ministry said on Monday. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri and Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat in Istanbul on Sunday. Indonesia is seeking to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion and expand exports of raw materials and intermediate goods to Turkish manufacturers. The ministry didn't announce a timeline for formal trade negotiations.Statement follows (in Indonesian)....
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