Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono stressed the need for fair and mutually beneficial cooperation in boosting trade and investment between Indonesia and the European Union (EU).

During a meeting with European External Action Service (EEAS) Asia-Pacific Executive Director Niclas Kvarnstrom on Thursday, he highlighted Indonesia’s economic stability and favorable business climate as key factors in strengthening bilateral ties.

The discussion also covered potential cooperation in sustainable energy, food security, and environmental management. Both sides agreed on the importance of upholding multilateralism and international law to ensure global stability.

“Indonesia remains committed to international legal principles in all global forums, including the UN,” Sugiono said in a statement on Friday (14/3/2025), as quoted by antaranews.com..

Kvarnstrom praised Indonesia’s economic roadmap and expressed EU’s support for ongoing economic reforms. He also reaffirmed the EU's commitment to Indonesia’s green development agenda through energy transition and environmental governance partnerships.

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