Indonesia and EU Sign Cooperation Agreement to Establish EU Desk at Investment Ministry
JAKARTA — The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) and the European Union Delegation to Indonesia have officially signed a Cooperation Statement for the establishment of an EU Desk. The EU Desk will operate within the premises of the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Perkasa Roeslani explained that the EU Desk aims to increase the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the European Union to Indonesia. He said the EU Desk is in line with President Prabowo's directive to simplify regulations and policies to reduce bureaucratic barriers, particularly in investment matters.
"We believe the EU Desk will open more channels of communication and potential strategic cooperation that can be mutually beneficial. The European Union is an important partner for Indonesia," said Rosan in a statement on Monday (16/6/2025).
The EU Desk will serve as a service centre for EU investors seeking to invest in Indonesia, with functions encompassing the provision of market intelligence, business licensing guidance, business cooperation facilitation, identification of potential investment projects, and harmonisation of regulatory policies between both parties. Cooperation will focus on future-oriented sectors relevant to the priority policies of both Indonesia and Europe.
Rosan expressed confidence that the EU Desk will create more partnerships between the EU and Indonesia in line with the acceleration of EU-CEPA (European Union-Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) negotiations.
Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Indonesia Denis Chaibi explained that the EU currently holds a total global investment stock of US$11,000 billion, yet the share absorbed by Indonesia remains relatively low. Indonesia is therefore one of the target countries for driving EU investment diversification.
Chaibi revealed that the EU is prepared to enter sectors aligned with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita vision, such as energy.
"We are champions in renewable energy, water, waste management, technology, and for all of these, European companies are world leaders or number two. We want to support Indonesia's efforts to attract more impactful FDI, create jobs, and promote cooperation in strategic sectors," said Chaibi.
According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, total realised EU investment during the period from 2019 to the first quarter of 2025 reached US$13 billion. The breakdown shows the majority of investment was in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry sector at US$2.1 billion; Electricity, Gas and Water at US$1.9 billion; Housing, Industrial Estates and Office Parks at US$1.1 billion; Transportation, Warehousing and Communications at US$1.07 billion; and Other Services at US$1.05 billion.
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM Rosan Perkasa Roeslani explained that the EU Desk aims to increase the flow of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from the European Union to Indonesia. He said the EU Desk is in line with President Prabowo's directive to simplify regulations and policies to reduce bureaucratic barriers, particularly in investment matters.
"We believe the EU Desk will open more channels of communication and potential strategic cooperation that can be mutually beneficial. The European Union is an important partner for Indonesia," said Rosan in a statement on Monday (16/6/2025).
The EU Desk will serve as a service centre for EU investors seeking to invest in Indonesia, with functions encompassing the provision of market intelligence, business licensing guidance, business cooperation facilitation, identification of potential investment projects, and harmonisation of regulatory policies between both parties. Cooperation will focus on future-oriented sectors relevant to the priority policies of both Indonesia and Europe.
Rosan expressed confidence that the EU Desk will create more partnerships between the EU and Indonesia in line with the acceleration of EU-CEPA (European Union-Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) negotiations.
Meanwhile, EU Ambassador to Indonesia Denis Chaibi explained that the EU currently holds a total global investment stock of US$11,000 billion, yet the share absorbed by Indonesia remains relatively low. Indonesia is therefore one of the target countries for driving EU investment diversification.
Chaibi revealed that the EU is prepared to enter sectors aligned with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita vision, such as energy.
"We are champions in renewable energy, water, waste management, technology, and for all of these, European companies are world leaders or number two. We want to support Indonesia's efforts to attract more impactful FDI, create jobs, and promote cooperation in strategic sectors," said Chaibi.
According to data from the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM, total realised EU investment during the period from 2019 to the first quarter of 2025 reached US$13 billion. The breakdown shows the majority of investment was in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry sector at US$2.1 billion; Electricity, Gas and Water at US$1.9 billion; Housing, Industrial Estates and Office Parks at US$1.1 billion; Transportation, Warehousing and Communications at US$1.07 billion; and Other Services at US$1.05 billion.