ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — The European Union (EU) has officially designated Indonesia as a priority investment destination in Asia, following the launch of the EU Investment Desk by Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, together with EU Ambassador to Indonesia, Denis Chaibi, on September 30, 2025, in Jakarta.
The EU Investment Desk marks a new milestone in Indonesia–EU economic diplomacy, providing a dedicated service to help European companies explore Indonesia’s vast investment opportunities, understand local procedures, and connect with key stakeholders across strategic sectors.
EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi emphasized that while the European Union holds over USD 11 trillion in global investment reserves, the portion invested in Indonesia remains relatively small. The EU now seeks to diversify its investment portfolio by making Indonesia a top priority in its Asian expansion strategy.
“Indonesia offers economic stability, a competitive workforce, and increasingly open investment policies. We see tremendous potential to deepen our partnership across multiple sectors,” Chaibi stated.
For Indonesia, strengthening ties with the European Union not only opens broader market access but also enhances the quality of foreign investment, accelerates technology transfer and green innovation, and solidifies Indonesia’s position as Southeast Asia’s hub for sustainable and green investment.
In the first half of 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from EU member states in Indonesia reached USD 1.376 billion, positioning the EU as the seventh-largest source of FDI for the country.
European investments in Indonesia span key sectors such as high-tech manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, and financial services. This growing investment flow reflects strong investor confidence in Indonesia’s economic stability and business climate, while also contributing to job creation, global supply chain integration, and sustainable technology exchange.
EU Investment Desk: A Platform for Synergy and Acceleration
The EU Investment Desk serves as an integrated platform connecting the Indonesian government and the EU to accelerate investment flows. The initiative focuses on:
Expanding European investments in Indonesia’s priority sectors;
Providing support for existing investors;
Identifying new strategic projects under the Global Gateway framework; and
Coordinating investment policies through the Team Europe approach.
“The EU Investment Desk is a crucial step toward building a transparent and inclusive investment ecosystem — from SMEs to large corporations. We want European investors to find both opportunities and certainty in Indonesia,” Minister Rosan Perkasa Roeslani affirmed, October 7, 2025.
Strengthened by the I–EU CEPA Framework
Prof. Dr. Tirta Nugraha Mursitama, Ph.D., Deputy Minister for Investment Cooperation, explained that the establishment of the EU Investment Desk is a concrete outcome of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Investment/BKPM and the European Union, aligned with the Indonesia–EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (I–EU CEPA).
“This collaboration strengthens inter-departmental synergy within the Ministry of Investment to ensure that incoming investments are high-quality, competitive, and sustainable,” Prof. Tirta emphasized.
The launch of the EU Investment Desk signifies a new chapter in Indonesia–EU strategic partnership in trade and investment. With stronger policy integration and the upcoming implementation of I–EU CEPA, Indonesia is poised to reinforce its position as a regional hub for green and sustainable investment in Asia.
This collaboration not only deepens bilateral economic ties but also paves the way for Indonesia’s leading export commodities to access the European market, fostering inclusive, competitive, and sustainable growth across both regions. (AT Network)
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