Government maps regulatory readiness for CPTPP accession
Jakarta (ANTARA) — The Indonesian government is mapping the readiness of national regulations for accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Edi Prio Pambudi, Deputy for Economic Co-operation and Investment Co-ordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, said co-ordination among ministries and government agencies was being strengthened in response to an indicative checklist assessing the alignment of national regulations with CPTPP provisions.
“Amid uncertainty in international economic relations, confidence in agreed rules is becoming increasingly important. Indonesia believes that an orderly, transparent and fair trading system can provide certainty for businesses while ensuring that the benefits of economic integration are felt by the wider public,” Edi said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
He said preparations covered various areas, including market access, investment, customs, rules of origin, government procurement, competition, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), digital trade, labour and the environment.
Through this assessment, the government is urging all ministries and agencies to strengthen co-operation in preparing a comprehensive and transparent response to CPTPP requirements.
Indonesia had previously welcomed the CPTPP Commission’s decision in June 2026 to begin preparatory discussions with Indonesia, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates, in line with assessments based on the Auckland Principles.
“This stage is an opportunity for Indonesia to explain its existing policies, receive feedback and identify areas that still need strengthening. The subsequent establishment of an Accession Working Group (AWG) will remain subject to the applicable procedures and the consensus of CPTPP members,” he said.
The government sees CPTPP accession as an opportunity to deepen economic partnerships and support supply-chain diversification. Membership of the agreement is also expected to open up opportunities for businesses in manufacturing and services.