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    "data": {
        "id": 1737544,
        "msgid": "airlangga-targets-kazakhstan-as-indonesias-export-gateway-to-eurasia-1778684038",
        "date": "2026-05-13 18:49:12",
        "title": "Airlangga Targets Kazakhstan as Indonesia's Export Gateway to Eurasia",
        "author": "Aprillia Ika",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has identified Kazakhstan as a key gateway for expanding Indonesia's trade into the Eurasian region, following the completion of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement. Kazakhstan's strategic location and robust economy, with a 2025 GDP of $333.7 billion and 6.5% growth, offer significant opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as energy, industry, critical minerals, logistics, digital economy, and investments. The partnership aims to enhance regional supply chains, including electric vehicle development, renewable energy, and international logistics corridors, thereby diversifying Indonesia's export markets beyond traditional partners like the US and China.",
        "content": "<p>The government is targeting Kazakhstan as the primary gateway for\nIndonesia\u2019s trade expansion into the Eurasian region after the\ncompletion of the Indonesia\u2013Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement\n(Indonesia\u2013EAEU FTA). Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga\nHartarto stated that Kazakhstan was selected due to its strategic\nposition as a hub for trade connectivity in Central Asia and as an entry\npoint to the Eurasian market. \u201cIndonesia views Kazakhstan as a strategic\npartner in Central Asia and Eurasia. With Kazakhstan\u2019s geographical\nposition and regional connectivity, there are significant opportunities\nto strengthen trade, investment, and industrial partnerships between the\ntwo countries,\u201d Airlangga said in an official statement on Wednesday\n(13\/5\/2026). As the largest economy in Central Asia, Kazakhstan recorded\na gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $333.7 billion with\neconomic growth reaching 6.5% in 2025. Therefore, Indonesia is beginning\nto promote strengthened cooperation in various strategic sectors, from\nenergy, industry, critical minerals, logistics, digital economy, to\ninvestments. In the meeting, both countries also discussed opportunities\nfor developing regional supply chains, including industrial\ndownstreaming cooperation, electric vehicle and battery development, and\nnew renewable energy such as geothermal. In addition, Indonesia and\nKazakhstan are exploring opportunities for cooperation in the oil and\ngas sector amid rising global energy needs. Kazakhstan is seen as one of\nthe strategic partners in developing connectivity and digital\ntransformation in the Eurasian region. Beyond trade and investment, both\ncountries are also placing great emphasis on strengthening international\nlogistics routes. The Indonesian government wants to leverage\nKazakhstan\u2019s position as a trade transit hub to expand export access to\nCentral Asia and Eurasia through the development of transportation\ncorridors and international trade terminals. \u201cKazakhstan places great\nemphasis on expanding trade and economic relations with Indonesia. We\nbelieve there is significant potential to increase these achievements,\nand we are very interested in expanding investment cooperation,\u201d said\nBektenov. In the investment discussions, both countries also touched on\nthe role of the Astana International Financial Centre as one of the\nplatforms for strengthening regional investment connectivity. The\ngovernment hopes that cooperation with Kazakhstan can open new trade\nroutes while strengthening the diversification of Indonesia\u2019s export\nmarkets beyond traditional partners such as the United States and\nChina.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/airlangga-targets-kazakhstan-as-indonesias-export-gateway-to-eurasia-1778684038",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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