Ministry of Investment and EU Officially Establish EU Desk to Boost European Investment in Indonesia
JAKARTA. The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM, together with the European Union Delegation to Indonesia, has officially established the EU Desk, a programme aimed at enhancing cooperation and supporting increased investment from the European Union into Indonesia.
The initiative is expected to create more channels of communication and strategic collaboration, as well as accelerate the completion of the European Union-Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-CEPA).
Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM, expressed hope that the EU Desk would boost EU investment in Indonesia. He explained that the establishment of the EU Desk within the Ministry is in line with President Prabowo's instructions to simplify regulations and policies to reduce bureaucratic barriers, particularly in the area of investment.
"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, and the establishment of this EU Desk will further strengthen collaboration going forward," Rosan said in an official statement cited by Kontan.co.id on Monday (16/6).
Rosan affirmed that the EU Desk will function as a service centre for EU investors wishing to invest in Indonesia. Its functions include providing market intelligence, guidance on business licensing, facilitation of business cooperation, identification of potential investment projects, and harmonisation of regulatory policies between both parties.
He emphasised that cooperation would be focused on future-oriented sectors aligned with the priority policies of both Indonesia and Europe. Furthermore, Rosan explained that this step also demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to supporting the accelerated completion of the EU-CEPA, which is hoped to be agreed upon before the end of 2025.
He also noted that with the establishment of the EU Desk, Indonesia and the European Union are demonstrating their commitment to building an economic partnership that is more inclusive, productive, and future-oriented.
Denis Chaibi, EU Ambassador to Indonesia, stressed that the EU Desk is not merely a technical facility but a reflection of shared ambition to deliver high-quality and sustainable investment. Chaibi explained that the EU currently holds global investment stock of USD 11,000 billion, but the share of investment flowing into Indonesia remains low.
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM recorded total realised EU investment during the period from 2019 to the first quarter of 2025 at USD 13 billion, with priority sectors including the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry at USD 2.1 billion; Electricity, Gas, and Water at USD 1.9 billion; Housing, Industrial Estates, and Office Buildings at USD 1.1 billion; Transportation, Warehousing, and Communications at USD 1.07 billion; and other Services sectors reaching USD 1.05 billion.
The initiative is expected to create more channels of communication and strategic collaboration, as well as accelerate the completion of the European Union-Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (EU-CEPA).
Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industries/Head of BKPM, expressed hope that the EU Desk would boost EU investment in Indonesia. He explained that the establishment of the EU Desk within the Ministry is in line with President Prabowo's instructions to simplify regulations and policies to reduce bureaucratic barriers, particularly in the area of investment.
"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, and the establishment of this EU Desk will further strengthen collaboration going forward," Rosan said in an official statement cited by Kontan.co.id on Monday (16/6).
Rosan affirmed that the EU Desk will function as a service centre for EU investors wishing to invest in Indonesia. Its functions include providing market intelligence, guidance on business licensing, facilitation of business cooperation, identification of potential investment projects, and harmonisation of regulatory policies between both parties.
He emphasised that cooperation would be focused on future-oriented sectors aligned with the priority policies of both Indonesia and Europe. Furthermore, Rosan explained that this step also demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to supporting the accelerated completion of the EU-CEPA, which is hoped to be agreed upon before the end of 2025.
He also noted that with the establishment of the EU Desk, Indonesia and the European Union are demonstrating their commitment to building an economic partnership that is more inclusive, productive, and future-oriented.
Denis Chaibi, EU Ambassador to Indonesia, stressed that the EU Desk is not merely a technical facility but a reflection of shared ambition to deliver high-quality and sustainable investment. Chaibi explained that the EU currently holds global investment stock of USD 11,000 billion, but the share of investment flowing into Indonesia remains low.
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industries/BKPM recorded total realised EU investment during the period from 2019 to the first quarter of 2025 at USD 13 billion, with priority sectors including the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry at USD 2.1 billion; Electricity, Gas, and Water at USD 1.9 billion; Housing, Industrial Estates, and Office Buildings at USD 1.1 billion; Transportation, Warehousing, and Communications at USD 1.07 billion; and other Services sectors reaching USD 1.05 billion.