( September 17, 2026, 06:36 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Indonesia is stepping up discussions with the UK on a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, with officials meeting UK government agencies and businesses in London last week to advance the planned trade deal. Johni Martha, the Trade Ministry's director general for international trade negotiations, said Wednesday that the two countries have significant potential to expand bilateral trade. The Indonesia-UK CEPA could expand market access, reduce regulatory barriers and strengthen trade in services and investment. The talks come ahead of Indonesia losing preferential access to the UK market under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme from Jan. 1, 2027. Bilateral trade was worth $2.66 billion in 2025, up from $2.57 billion in 2021, according to the ministry.Statement follows (in Indonesian)...
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