Indonesia and Canada push for speedy conclusion of ICA-CEPA trade deal

Posted On: May 28, 2023

Sunday, May 28, 2023 | 01:39 WIB

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Coordinating Minister of Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Canadian Minister of International Trade Mary Ng held a bilateral meeting as part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting in Detroit, USA America, Friday, May 26, 2023.

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Coordinating Minister of Economy Airlangga Hartarto and Canadian Minister of International Trade Mary Ng held a bilateral meeting to enhance economic cooperation. The meeting was held within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers’ Meeting and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial Meeting in Detroit, USA. United.

On this occasion, Mary Ng expressed her hope that the two countries could immediately conclude the negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and Canada (ICA) and be able to immediately implement the commitment. halal cooperation for Canadian products. Airlangga also passed on the same.

“Completing the Indonesia-Canada CEPA is one of the priorities of the President, in addition to this, it also encourages the realization of cooperation between Indonesia and Canada on halal certificates.” Airlangga said in its official statement on Friday (27/5/2023).

As known, Indonesia and Canada will meet again for the 5th round of CEPA negotiations between Indonesia and Canada in Ottawa, Canada from May 29 to June 2, 2023.

Airlangga hopes that the existence of a comprehensive trade agreement and cooperation on halal certificates can improve economic relations between the two countries, especially trade and investment.

During the meeting, the two ministers also discussed the working group for economic cooperation between Indonesia and Canada, so that the implementation of economic cooperation can be more pragmatic and practical. Apart from this, Mary Ng also expressed Canada’s interest in cooperating with Indonesia in the sector. critical minerals.

“We have just met with Vale Indonesia, we see the potential for cooperation with Indonesia in technology and inputs mining value chains so that it complies with TSM (towards sustainable mining, editor’s note),” Minister Ng said.

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