France's Deepening Confidence in Indonesia as Rp57 Trillion Investment Flows from Macron-Prabowo Business Forum

Investment and Downstreaming Minister and BKPM Head Rosan Roeslani said the launch of the France-Indonesia High-Level Business Council signals strong growing confidence from French businesses in Indonesia.

The forum, launched in the presence of President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron on 28 May 2026, is expected to drive economic, investment, and trade cooperation between the two nations.

‘This is a significant milestone in strengthening the Indonesia-France economic partnership and promoting investments and trade that deliver tangible benefits for both countries,’ said Rosan, according to the State Secretariat website on 30 May.

The business council launch brought together 30 major company leaders from Indonesia and France with a combined market capitalisation of $1.3 trillion. The forum is co-chaired by Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique and Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Bakrie.

Rosan revealed that the council’s formation also resulted in four new commercial agreements worth $3.5 billion, or approximately Rp57 trillion, covering energy, trade, and defence sectors.

‘These agreements demonstrate Indonesia is viewed as a strategic partner with strong long-term growth prospects and a more competitive investment climate,’ he added.

According to Rosan, the next challenge is ensuring all investment commitments are fulfilled. The business council will oversee the implementation of agreements and help resolve on-the-ground obstacles.

‘We are optimistic that Indonesia-France economic ties will grow stronger. Government and business collaboration is key to creating sustainable growth and job opportunities,’ he said.

The Indonesia-France Business Council aims to triple bilateral trade by 2035 through strengthened cooperation in various strategic sectors.