According to a press release from the Indonesian Foreign Ministry received here on Thursday, the bilateral meeting was held in New York on September 29, 2015.
According to the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Minister Massieu welcomes the Indonesian foreign ministers proposal to implement free visa regulation for Indonesian citizens.
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry considers the offer as a reciprocal gesture relating to the Indonesian governments plan to implement the visa-free policy for several countries, including Mexico.
Additionally, the bilateral meeting discussed about Indonesias support to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and cooperation in the fields of fisheries, agricultural research, and sports.
Retno affirmed that the Indonesian government is still reviewing the modality of the TPP cooperation that is already in an advanced phase.
"Indonesias participation in the TPP will be a significant contribution to the partnership," Retno emphasized.
Retno also welcomed the Mexican proposal to hold a bilateral meeting between the presidents of Indonesia and Mexico on the sidelines of the G-20 and APEC meetings.
Mexico is one of Indonesias main partners in the economic and political sectors. The total value of bilateral trade between the two countries in 2014 reached US$123.5 million.(*)
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