Jakarta:The Deputy Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti, held a bilateral meeting with Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Indonesia, at the Ministry of Trade Office in Jakarta. The meeting, which took place on Monday, focused on enhancing trade and investment cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt.

According to Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the discussions included the development of the Indonesia-Egypt Joint Trade Committee (JTC) and the Indonesia-Egypt Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Vice Minister, Roro, expressed Indonesia's readiness to convene a second JTC, which is expected to advance cooperation in market access, trade facilitation, trade promotion, investment, and the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Additionally, it aims to tackle various trade barriers currently in place.

Indonesia is keen to explore cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, tourism, health, and halal industries. The Deputy Minister emphasized Indonesia's dedication to working with stakeholders to overcome trade challenges and strengthen economic relations with Egypt. The Ministry of Trade is hopeful that closer cooperation will lead to sustainable development and mutual benefits for businesses and communities in both nations.

During the meeting, Deputy Minister Dyah Roro Esti was accompanied by Johni Marta, the Director General of International Trade Negotiations, and Basaria Tiara, the Director of Bilateral Negotiations.