Geopolitics
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
European Union investigates into Indonesian biodiesel imports signal progress
The European Union has initiated an investigation regarding biodiesel imports from Indonesia, raising concerns about potential tariff evasion through intermediary routes via China and the United Kingdom.
Indonesia and Canada forge closer ties, aims to finalize agreement by 2024
The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto, and the Minister of International Trade of Canada, Mary Ng, have agreed to finalize the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Agreement (ICA-CEPA) by 2024.
Indonesia and Peru launches comprehensive economic partnership agreement talk for non-traditional export markets
Indonesia's Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and Peru's Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar, have officially initiated negotiations for the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IP-CEPA).
Luhut met with Blinken and Yellen, discuss bilateral ties and efforts in energy and economy
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan met with a number of US officials including the US Minister of Finance, Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken to discuss a number of important issues.
Indonesia, Malaysia, and EU establish an ad hoc Joint Task Force to discuss further implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement to establish an Ad Hoc Joint Task Force (JTF) concerning the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This agreement was reached after the three parties held a meeting in Jakarta on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Indonesia and Australia strengthen diplomatic ties and security with Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023
Indonesia and Australia's Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) was held on August 1, 2023, marking the beginnig of a series of activities in the program.
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources initiates leadership reshuffle appointing 4 new officials
Arifin Tasrif, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) began to reshuffle the highest leadership in the Ministry with 4 new officials appointed on July 31, 2023.
Indonesia and South Korean forms strategic partnership enhancing UN Peacekeeping Forces for global peace and security
The South Korean Department and the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation (MoU), to increase the capacity of peacekeeping forces operating under the protection of the UN in conflict areas.
Jokowi meet with CEOs from Hong Kong companies to discuss investment opportunities and protection of Indonesians
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) welcomed delegates of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from Hong Kong companies at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. During the meeting, both parties discussed investment opportunities in Indonesia.
Indonesia and Turkey strengthen bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including aviation and defense
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and Turkey met and discussed cooperation between the two countries, including bilateral strategic agreements.
Indonesia's become member to the Nice Agreement, expands opportunities for traditional trademarks on the global stage
The Indonesian government signed the accession to the Nice Agreement about International Classification of Goods and Services, which will open up opportunities to register Indonesian brands on the international stage.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs receives 13 bilateral requests from 13 countries for several ASEAN summits, promoting peace, security, and cooperation in Southeast Asia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs received requests for bilateral meetings from 13 countries during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting in Jakarta on July 11 to 13, 2023.