He conveyed this during the 2024 Coordination and Technical Meeting of Trade Representatives Abroad held in Melbourne, Australia, from July 10–12, 2024.
In a statement released here on Friday, Hasan said that Indonesia's exports to various countries are expected to run smoothly without hindrances.
"There are trade barriers such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which have an impact on exports of Indonesian agricultural products. Nevertheless, export opportunities remain wide open," he added.
He said that through a special strategy, his ministry is optimistic of taking advantage of many export opportunities and ensuring that the trade surplus trend is maintained.
He also emphasized the importance of collaboration and hard work to achieve national export targets.
"Immediately complete incomplete trade agreements, such as the comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPA) and free trade agreements (FTA) to welcome more competitive competition in the future," he said.
This year's coordination and technical meeting resulted in the formulation of a strategy to boost exports with the main focus being reducing tariffs and paying special attention to countries that function as regional hubs.
Trade representatives will focus on three main pillars, namely trade in goods, services, and investment.
The strategy will be realized through concrete steps, such as expanding networks with business players, governments, and related institutions in accreditation countries to strengthen Indonesia's trade position. It will also focus on developing the services trade sector, which has great potential.
Several strategies to boost exports were also created at the meeting, including strengthening the transformation of export structures through the role of trade representatives and the bolstering of exports through the provision of digital information.
They further comprised trade digitalization as well as increased coordination, innovation, and synergy between trade representatives, Indonesian embassies, ministries, agencies, regional governments, and business players.
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Translator: Maria Cicilia, Raka Adji
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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