Indonesia, Australia come into ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’
In order to reduce trade barriers and boost economic growth, Australia and Indonesia came into the “Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement” (IA-CEPA) on July 5.The agreement will open up new opportunities for Australian and Indonesian businesses, primary producers, service providers and investors.“The mutual benefits from this Agreement are critical. Australia wants not only a stronger Australia but also a stronger Indonesia. By reducing trade barriers, we can grow both of our economies and by encouraging trade and investment in areas of high potential for Indonesia, we can build greater capacity for its continued successful development,” the Australian government said in a statement.A key component of the IA-CEPA is a sweeping free-trade agreement (FTA) that will...