JAKARTA, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia and the European Union are currently exploring a final agreement on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, which is targeted for completion in the first half of 2025, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on Tuesday.
A virtual meeting between Airlangga and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic was held on Monday, as a follow-up to previous discussions.
"We agreed to continue working together to seize the current momentum while upholding the rule of law," Airlangga said in a statement.
Sefcovic welcomed the progress of the recent meeting and described it as a positive signal for strengthening trade cooperation.
Both sides agreed to maintain intensive communication and resolve remaining technical issues to strengthen the foundation of economic cooperation in the face of global challenges.
A total of 19 rounds of talks have been held since 2016, covering trade in goods and services, investment, and regulatory harmonization. ■
