In a statement released Friday, the embassy said the provincial government plans to invite Indonesian firms to explore opportunities in Quebec’s microelectronics and semiconductor hub in Bromont, as well as its aerospace industry in Montreal.
Indonesian companies are also encouraged to engage in new and renewable energy development in Bécancour, and to explore quantum computing and software innovation centers in Sherbrooke.
Indonesian Ambassador to Canada Muhsin Syihab said Jakarta will intensify dialogue with Quebec and pursue partnerships aligned with Indonesia’s priority sectors.
He urged Indonesian businesses to seize the momentum created by the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA), signed on Sept. 24, 2025, and expected to take effect in 2026.
Syihab described the agreement as a strategic gateway for deeper bilateral collaboration, particularly in sectors where Quebec offers advanced capabilities and Indonesia shows rising demand.
Canada’s assistant deputy foreign minister for Indo-Pacific affairs Elisa Valentin called ICA-CEPA a turning point in bilateral relations.
She expressed hope that ratification will be completed in 2026, noting the pact’s potential to unlock major economic opportunities for both countries.
Quebec, she added, is ready to take concrete steps to support its implementation.
Quebec’s director general for economy, innovation, and energy Frederic Legendre emphasized the province’s efforts to diversify its foreign trade partners.
He said Indonesia has emerged as a priority market, especially as Asia continues to drive global economic growth.
Bilateral trade between Indonesia and Quebec reached $383.33 million in 2024.
Indonesia’s top exports to Quebec included waste and scrap metal, cocoa butter, and natural rubber, while soybeans remained its leading import from the province.
Home to around nine million people, Quebec is Canada’s largest province and a major hub for information technology and digital innovation.
It is also a key producer of critical minerals—such as lithium, graphite, titanium, cobalt, and nickel—vital to the global green energy transition.
Translator: Cindy FO, Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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