EU and Indonesia Sign Cooperation Agreement to Establish EU Desk at Ministry of Investment
InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Efforts to strengthen economic relations between Indonesia and the European Union (EU) have entered a new chapter. The EU Delegation to Indonesia and the Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) have officially signed a Cooperation Statement to establish an EU Desk within the Ministry of Investment.
The inauguration of the EU Desk marks a strategic commitment by both parties to deepen investment cooperation whilst encouraging higher quality and more sustainable capital flows. The initiative also forms part of the synergy towards reaching a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the European Union.
"The EU Desk is not merely a facility, but a symbol of our shared ambition to create impactful investment based on principles of sustainability and high quality. This is in line with the EU's Global Gateway strategy, which emphasises investment in infrastructure development and future-oriented sectors," said the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Denis Chaibi, in an official statement on Tuesday (17/6/2025).
The cooperation agreement was signed together with Minister of Investment Rosan Roeslani, who welcomed the initiative as a concrete step towards strengthening bilateral relations and expanding investment opportunities across various strategic sectors.
Strategic Functions of the EU Desk
The EU Desk will serve as a one-stop service centre for EU-based investors wishing to invest in Indonesia. Its services will include the provision of market intelligence, guidance on business establishment and licensing, facilitation of business cooperation, identification of potential investment opportunities, and collaboration on regulatory and policy matters.
Technical support for the EU Desk's operations is provided by the EU through the EU-Indonesia Cooperation Facility (EUICF). Its location within the BKPM office enables direct integration with national investment policies and facilitates communication between investors and Indonesian regulators.
In line with Indonesia's economic transformation efforts and the EU's green agenda, the EU Desk will pay particular attention to future-oriented sectors. Priority sectors will include renewable energy and energy efficiency, automotive (including electric vehicles), information and communications technology (ICT), electronics, logistics, modern agriculture, sustainable fisheries, and others.
With the support of the EU Desk, European investors are also expected to gain easier access to potential projects, including those involving co-financing with financial institutions from EU member states and private sector partners.
The inauguration of the EU Desk marks a strategic commitment by both parties to deepen investment cooperation whilst encouraging higher quality and more sustainable capital flows. The initiative also forms part of the synergy towards reaching a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the European Union.
"The EU Desk is not merely a facility, but a symbol of our shared ambition to create impactful investment based on principles of sustainability and high quality. This is in line with the EU's Global Gateway strategy, which emphasises investment in infrastructure development and future-oriented sectors," said the EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Denis Chaibi, in an official statement on Tuesday (17/6/2025).
The cooperation agreement was signed together with Minister of Investment Rosan Roeslani, who welcomed the initiative as a concrete step towards strengthening bilateral relations and expanding investment opportunities across various strategic sectors.
Strategic Functions of the EU Desk
The EU Desk will serve as a one-stop service centre for EU-based investors wishing to invest in Indonesia. Its services will include the provision of market intelligence, guidance on business establishment and licensing, facilitation of business cooperation, identification of potential investment opportunities, and collaboration on regulatory and policy matters.
Technical support for the EU Desk's operations is provided by the EU through the EU-Indonesia Cooperation Facility (EUICF). Its location within the BKPM office enables direct integration with national investment policies and facilitates communication between investors and Indonesian regulators.
In line with Indonesia's economic transformation efforts and the EU's green agenda, the EU Desk will pay particular attention to future-oriented sectors. Priority sectors will include renewable energy and energy efficiency, automotive (including electric vehicles), information and communications technology (ICT), electronics, logistics, modern agriculture, sustainable fisheries, and others.
With the support of the EU Desk, European investors are also expected to gain easier access to potential projects, including those involving co-financing with financial institutions from EU member states and private sector partners.