Indonesia, through the Ministry of Trade, is intensifying trade ties with African nations via the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Training on Trade and Investment Promotion. This program, led by the PPEJP under the Ministry of Trade in collaboration with ministries like Foreign Affairs and BKOM, involves training and market knowledge-sharing with seven African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda. The aim is to foster mutual trade understanding and benefit, as emphasized by Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti during the launch in Jakarta.
The initiative also aligns with Indonesia’s broader trade strategy, including ongoing Preferential Trade Agreements (PTA) with Mozambique and Tunisia. In light of trade barriers such as a 32% local tariff imposed by the U.S., the government continues negotiations through economic diplomacy. Dyah expressed hope that these efforts will help expand export markets, particularly for MSMEs, and deepen long-term economic partnerships between Indonesia and Africa.
