The agreement was signed by Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) head Sahat M. Panggabean and Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Minister Carlos Fávaro, witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the State Palace in Jakarta.
In a statement on Friday, Panggabean described the deal as a strategic step toward building mutual trust and improving trade efficiency between the two major agricultural nations.
“Both sides agreed to enhance supervision, speed up certification processes, and ensure safer and more efficient trade in agriculture, livestock, and seafood,” he said.
The partnership also seeks to boost bilateral relations, strengthen biosafety systems, and expand market access for both countries’ products, Panggabean added.
Indonesia is expected to gain key benefits, including broader export access to Brazil, technology transfer in SPS standards, and capacity building through joint research and training.
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The collaboration will also improve transparency and efficiency in international trade through digital systems and reinforce Indonesia’s standing in global SPS forums, he said.
Panggabean noted that the agreement aligns with the World Trade Organization’s SPS Agreement, which sets health and safety standards for international trade in food, animals, and plants.
To ensure implementation, Indonesia and Brazil will form a Joint Working Group (JWG) and prepare a joint work plan to be updated periodically.
The signing underscores Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening national biosecurity, improving the competitiveness of its quarantine commodities, and bolstering its position in international discussions on SPS policies and standards.
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