ISDS Case Map
Indonesia
Indonesia and Uzbekistan are set to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (IU-PTA). The agreement discussions coincide with efforts to establish a Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment and Indonesia's support for Uzbekistan's WTO accession.
Indonesia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) made significant progress in their second round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks, aiming to finalize a deal by the end of 2025. Discussions focused on various trade and investment aspects, with agreements reached in key areas.
Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) and WALHI (Friends of the Earth Indonesia) released a joint statement raises critical concerns about the proposed Indonesia-EU CEPA. It highlights the potential negative impacts of the agreement, particularly when coupled with Indonesia's Omnibus Law, on the environment, Indigenous communities, and biodiversity.
Indonesia won a WTO case against the EU regarding discriminatory biofuel regulations. The WTO ruled that the EU unfairly treated Indonesian palm oil-based biofuel, which the EU had deemed unsustainable due to deforestation concerns. This ruling is expected to impact the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and potentially speed up trade negotiations between Indonesia and the EU.
Indonesia has delayed the completion of its trade agreement with the European Union (EU), now aiming to conclude negotiations by mid-2025. While 85% of the agreement is reportedly finalized, disagreements on export/import restrictions and investment conditions remain. The EU's concerns about Indonesian palm oil production, particularly related to deforestation, have also been a point of contention.
The EU desires open access to Indonesian nickel, crucial for its green transition, yet criticizes extractive practices in the Global South. Indonesia, however, seeks to develop its own processing industries and restrict raw material exports.
The Canadian Meat Council says a new trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia holds significant potential for meat exporters.
Indonesia and Canada signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that aims to strengthen economic ties between the two G20 members, three years after negotiations began.
The UK encourages Indonesia to follow suit, as Indonesia has already applied to join the bloc in September. During a recent meeting, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for Indonesia's membership bid and offered to share the UK's experience in the accession process. Both countries also discussed Indonesia's candidacy for OECD membership, with the UK pledging technical support.
Canada has concluded trade negotiations with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. These moves are seen as a demonstration of Canada's commitment to multilateralism amid concerns about increased protectionism and geopolitical tensions under a second Trump presidency.
