Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have set up a dedicated investment desk to facilitate increased investment from EU member states, according to Indonesia’s Investment Minister. The initiative is designed to attract more European investment by streamlining regulations and reducing bureaucratic hurdles, particularly in the investment sector.
The EU Desk will function as a support center for European investors exploring opportunities in Indonesia. Its key roles include providing market insights, guiding business licensing processes, facilitating partnerships, identifying potential investment projects, and aligning regulatory policies between Indonesia and the European Union.
The partnership will prioritize forward-looking sectors aligned with the key policy agendas of both Indonesia and the European Union. It also reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to remaining open to collaboration with a wide range of strategic partners.
This initiative also demonstrates their commitment to accelerating the completion of the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I-EU CEPA), which is targeted for finalization by the end of the year.
The establishment of the EU Desk reflects a tangible commitment by Indonesia and the European Union to fostering a more inclusive, dynamic, and forward-looking economic partnership.
The EU Ambassador to Indonesia highlighted that the EU Desk serves not only as a technical support facility but also as a symbol of the shared commitment to attracting high-quality, sustainable investment. He pointed out that, despite the EU’s global investment stock totaling USD 11 trillion, only a small portion is currently allocated to Indonesia. To address this, he emphasized the EU’s commitment to diversifying its investment portfolio, with Indonesia positioned as a priority destination.
(Source: ANTARA News)
