EU Desk Established at Investment Ministry to Attract European Investors
JAKARTA — The government, through the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), has officially established an EU Desk as part of its cooperation with the European Union Delegation.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani explained that the government established the EU Desk to facilitate increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows from the European Union to Indonesia.
Rosan expressed optimism that the establishment of the EU Desk at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM offices would boost investment from Europe. He said the formation of the EU Desk was also in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to simplify regulations and policies.
"We believe the presence of the EU Desk will open more communication channels and potential strategic cooperation opportunities that can be mutually beneficial," he said in a written statement in Jakarta on Monday (16/6).
The EU Desk will function as a service centre for European Union investors wishing to inject capital into Indonesia. Its services include the provision of market intelligence, business licensing guidance, business cooperation facilities, identification of potential projects, and harmonisation of policies and regulations.
The focus of cooperation between Indonesia and the EU is directed at sectors relevant to the priority policies of both parties.
Rosan affirmed that the establishment of the EU Desk represents the government's commitment to openness towards collaboration with strategic partners. "Of course, we are increasingly open to broader cooperation. I believe that with this EU Desk, more partnerships will be created in the future," said Rosan.
Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM records show that realised investment from the EU between 2019 and the first quarter of 2025 stood at US$13 billion. This investment figure was spread across several priority sectors, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals at US$2.1 billion; electricity, gas, and water at US$1.9 billion; housing, industrial estates, and office complexes at US$1.1 billion; transportation, warehousing, and communications at US$1.07 billion; and other services at US$1.05 billion.
Based on this data, Rosan expressed confidence that the establishment of the EU Desk reflects the commitment to support the accelerated completion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), which is expected to be concluded by the end of 2025.
"With the establishment of the EU Desk, Indonesia and the European Union are demonstrating a concrete commitment to building a more inclusive, productive, and future-oriented economic partnership," he explained.
Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Indonesia Denis Chaibi revealed that the EU currently has total global investment provisions worth US$11 trillion. Unfortunately, the portion of this substantial investment value absorbed by Indonesia remains relatively low.
European countries are committed to promoting investment diversification, including by making Indonesia one of their priority destination countries. He emphasised that the establishment of the EU Desk is not merely a technical facility, but a shared reflection of the commitment to delivering high-quality and sustainable investment.
"We are not the best in every sector, but we are champions in renewable energy, water, waste treatment, and technology. For all of these, European companies are world leaders or number two," said Denis.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani explained that the government established the EU Desk to facilitate increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows from the European Union to Indonesia.
Rosan expressed optimism that the establishment of the EU Desk at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM offices would boost investment from Europe. He said the formation of the EU Desk was also in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to simplify regulations and policies.
"We believe the presence of the EU Desk will open more communication channels and potential strategic cooperation opportunities that can be mutually beneficial," he said in a written statement in Jakarta on Monday (16/6).
The EU Desk will function as a service centre for European Union investors wishing to inject capital into Indonesia. Its services include the provision of market intelligence, business licensing guidance, business cooperation facilities, identification of potential projects, and harmonisation of policies and regulations.
The focus of cooperation between Indonesia and the EU is directed at sectors relevant to the priority policies of both parties.
Rosan affirmed that the establishment of the EU Desk represents the government's commitment to openness towards collaboration with strategic partners. "Of course, we are increasingly open to broader cooperation. I believe that with this EU Desk, more partnerships will be created in the future," said Rosan.
Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM records show that realised investment from the EU between 2019 and the first quarter of 2025 stood at US$13 billion. This investment figure was spread across several priority sectors, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals at US$2.1 billion; electricity, gas, and water at US$1.9 billion; housing, industrial estates, and office complexes at US$1.1 billion; transportation, warehousing, and communications at US$1.07 billion; and other services at US$1.05 billion.
Based on this data, Rosan expressed confidence that the establishment of the EU Desk reflects the commitment to support the accelerated completion of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), which is expected to be concluded by the end of 2025.
"With the establishment of the EU Desk, Indonesia and the European Union are demonstrating a concrete commitment to building a more inclusive, productive, and future-oriented economic partnership," he explained.
Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Indonesia Denis Chaibi revealed that the EU currently has total global investment provisions worth US$11 trillion. Unfortunately, the portion of this substantial investment value absorbed by Indonesia remains relatively low.
European countries are committed to promoting investment diversification, including by making Indonesia one of their priority destination countries. He emphasised that the establishment of the EU Desk is not merely a technical facility, but a shared reflection of the commitment to delivering high-quality and sustainable investment.
"We are not the best in every sector, but we are champions in renewable energy, water, waste treatment, and technology. For all of these, European companies are world leaders or number two," said Denis.