Indonesia and the European Union or EU are still trying to reach a consensus on import licensing in their free trade agreement talks. Indonesia and the EU have been negotiating a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) since July 2016. Almost ten years have passed, but both sides have yet to reach an agreement. Almost ten years have passed, but both sides have yet to reach an agreement. Speaking to reporters, Airlangga said he had just reported back to President Prabowo Subianto on the latest updates for the CEPA negotiations. While the talks are making some progress, Airlangga revealed that Indonesia and the EU still could not agree on issues related to import licensing. As many as 19 rounds of talks have taken place with the most recent one being held in Bogor last July. A report published on the 19th round wrote that the discussions remained "inconclusive" on export and import restrictions, as well as investment conditions. The typical free trade agreement significantly reduces or eliminates tariffs on trade between the participating countries.Source : https://jakartaglobe.id/business/indonesia-eu-still-cant-agree-on-trade-pacts-import-permit (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: JakartaGlobe.ID, 19/03/2025