Indonesia and the European Union have recently achieved a significant milestone by finalizing the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This announcement followed a crucial meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels. President von der Leyen highlighted the benefits of CEPA, emphasizing the unlocking of economic opportunities in various sectors, the strengthening of supply chains, and the focus on environmental and social responsibility.
President Prabowo welcomed the agreement as a significant step in Indonesia-EU economic relations, noting the successful alignment of economic interests between the two parties. He emphasized the importance of a strategic partnership between Indonesia and Europe in the face of global uncertainties, highlighting the complementary nature of their interests and the potential for contributing to global economic stability.
Both presidents expressed mutual satisfaction with the progress made and the resolution of all major issues, paving the way for major economic benefits for both parties. President Prabowo expressed hope for the formal signing of the CEPA implementation agreement in Brussels, symbolizing a new chapter in the Indonesia-EU strategic partnership focused on job creation, investment, and shared economic growth.
