BRUSSELS, KOMPAS.TV \u2013 Indonesia and the European Union are seeking to\nstrengthen trade and investment ties through the Indonesia\u2013EU Business\nForum 2026, held in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday (6 November 2026).<\/p>\n
The forum, attended by more than 200 policymakers, businesspeople,\ninvestors and industry experts from Indonesia and Europe, discussed\nopportunities for economic cooperation, particularly in clean energy,\ndigital technology, sustainable transport, connectivity and advanced\nindustry.<\/p>\n
Organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Brussels and\nThe Brussels Times, the event was held under the theme \u201cTrade.\nInvestment. Partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
The forum also capitalised on the positive momentum surrounding the\nIndonesia\u2013European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement\n(IEU-CEPA).<\/p>\n
Indonesia\u2019s Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union,\nAndy Rachmianto, said both sides now needed to turn the economic\nagreement into tangible benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have spent almost ten years negotiating the various provisions of\nthis partnership. Now it is time to show the tangible results that can\nbe achieved through it,\u201d Andy said when opening the forum.<\/p>\n
According to V\u00e1rhelyi, Europe is ready to support the partnership\nthrough investment, innovation and expertise that can benefit both\nsides.<\/p>\n
One of the forum\u2019s significant outcomes was the signing of a\nmemorandum of understanding (MoU) between Indonesia Battery Corporation\n(IBC) and Belgium\u2019s Avesta Holding NV.<\/p>\n
The agreement covers the development of solid-state battery and\nenergy-storage technology. The cooperation is intended to develop joint\nintellectual property and commercialise the latest generation of\nsolid-state battery technology.<\/p>\n
The forum also brought Indonesian and European companies together for\na series of bilateral business meetings to explore partnership\nopportunities and practical cooperation.<\/p>\n
Alongside the economic discussions, participants were introduced to\nIndonesia\u2019s cultural heritage through traditional Balinese dance,\ngamelan music and Indonesian cuisine.<\/p>\n
The Indonesia\u2013EU Business Forum 2026 is expected to serve as a\nfurther step towards bringing investment to fruition, strengthening\nbusiness partnerships and delivering sustainable economic benefits for\nIndonesia and the European Union.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-and-eu-deepen-investment-cooperation-sign-mou-on-battery-technology-development-1794077420", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }