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        "msgid": "indonesian-ambassador-to-canada-targets-ica-cepa-implementation-by-late-2026-1777751445",
        "date": "2026-05-02 16:44:32",
        "title": "Indonesian Ambassador to Canada Targets ICA-CEPA Implementation by Late 2026",
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        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, Muhsin Syihab, has set a target for the ratification and implementation of the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) by the second half of 2026, aiming to enhance trade, exports, and investments between the two nations. This push was made during a business meeting in Montreal alongside the SIAL Canada 2026 event, where over 100 participants from sectors like food, finance, energy, and creative industries networked and secured follow-up agreements. Signed in September 2025 during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Ottawa, the agreement enjoys strong support from the Canadian government and is seen as a key step in strengthening bilateral ties in the Indo-Pacific region.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesian Ambassador to Canada Targets ICA-CEPA Implementation by\nLate 2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>02 Mei 2026 12:38 WIB<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Voice of Indonesia<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Indonesia is targeting ICA-CEPA ratification and implementation\nby late 2026.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>The agreement aims to boost trade, exports, and investment\nbetween Indonesia and Canada.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, Muhsin\nSyihab, is pushing for the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic\nPartnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) to be ratified and implemented by the\nsecond half of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This goal was highlighted during an Indonesia-Canada Business Meeting\nheld in Montreal, coinciding with the Salon International de\nl\u2019Alimentation (SIAL) Canada 2026. The forum served as a strategic\nplatform for over 100 business players from sectors including food and\nbeverage, financial services, energy, and creative industries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis agreement is expected to significantly ease business activities\nbetween Indonesia and Canada, opening wider export opportunities for\nIndonesian products and encouraging Canadian investment into Indonesia,\u201d\nAmbassador Muhsin said on Saturday, May 2, 2026, as quoted by\nAntara.<\/p>\n<p>The business meeting capitalized on the momentum of SIAL Canada 2026,\nwhich took place from April 29 to May 1 at the Palais des Congr\u00e8s de\nMontr\u00e9al. The Indonesian Pavilion showcased premium national products,\nproviding a tangible look at the export potential the trade agreement\naims to unlock.<\/p>\n<p>The ICA-CEPA was originally signed during President Prabowo\nSubianto\u2019s visit to Ottawa in September 2025. Its rapid ratification is\nviewed as a priority for both nations to strengthen bilateral trade\nties.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement has received strong backing from the Canadian\ngovernment. A Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the\nMinister of International Trade, Yasir Naqvi, described the ICA-CEPA as\na model for how Canada intends to build partnerships within the\nIndo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p>Business communities from both countries expressed high enthusiasm\nfor the bilateral deal, and the meeting featured several key highlights.\nRegarding networking, participants requested more frequent forums to\nfurther strengthen business-to-business connections.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of commitments, several business players reported\nsuccessfully securing follow-up agreements with partners they met during\nthe event. Additionally, the promotion aspect of the meeting included\ndetailed showcases of Indonesia\u2019s macroeconomic conditions and a\npresentation for the upcoming Trade Expo Indonesia 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Muhsin emphasized that this forum is a core part of the\nIndonesian Embassy\u2019s economic diplomacy to boost investment and\nintroduce Indonesian goods to the broader North American market. ***<\/p>\n<p>News Recomendation<\/p>\n<p>Loading latest news\u2026..<\/p>",
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