Indonesia Expects Balanced Trade with China
JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi conveyed the importance of seeking an increased and more balanced trade with China, during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
"In this regard, I welcome the increase in Indonesia's exports to China last year by more than 10 percent. At a time when the global economy is facing severe shocks due to the pandemic," said Retno during a joint press statement with Wang Yi in Jakarta, Wednesday (13 / 1).
In addition, Foreign Minister Retno also underlined the need to overcome trade barriers. Especially those concerning market access for exports of Indonesia's superior products to China. Such as fishery products, tropical fruit, bird's nest, and oil palm.
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