ISDS Case Map
Indonesia
The free-trade deal appears to be on hold as Indonesia is angry about Australia's potential move of an embassy to Jerusalem.
Swiss and Norwegians civil society groups addressed their serious concerns over TRIPS-plus provisions being included in the trade agreement under negotiation between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Indonesia.
The government has decided to ratify seven international trade agreements without the approval of the House of Representatives.
In many countries, the implementation of the TRIPS-plus measures has significantly increased the cost of medicines.
The Indonesian government will push ahead and ratify a trade deal with Pakistan to protect $1.5 billion in annual palm oil exports to the South Asia nation, a cabinet minister said.
The two countries plan to ink the agreement on November 14, the second day of the ASEAN summit in Singapore.
Indonesia is expanding trade partnerships with different countries and economic blocs and a free trade agreement (FTA) with Pakistan is a part of the plans, said Indonesia Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita.
Businesses in the mining sector and beyond insist protection for Australian investors in Indonesia is required in a free trade deal.
Indonesia and Egypt will sign a preferential trade agreement and are negotiating a free trade agreement.
On 1 November, negotiations on a free trade agreement between EFTA and Indonesia were concluded in substance, with Switzerland acting as lead negotiator. The agreement means 98% of Swiss goods will be exempt from customs duties in medium term.
