Minister Ng Strengthens Trade Relations with Indonesia during Team Canada Trade Mission
December 4, 2024 | Ottawa, ON
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, concluded a successful Team Canada trade mission to Indonesia today. The mission, which took place from November 26 to December 4, 2024, aimed to strengthen trade relations between Canada and Indonesia.
“Indonesia is a key market for Canada, and this trade mission was a great opportunity to build on the strong economic ties between our two countries,” said Minister Ng. “We had productive discussions with Indonesian government officials, business leaders, and investors, and we made significant progress in advancing our shared trade priorities.”
During the mission, Minister Ng met with Indonesia’s Minister of Trade, Zulkifli Hasan, and other senior government officials. They discussed ways to increase bilateral trade and investment, and to address barriers to trade and investment.
Minister Ng also met with representatives from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and other business groups. She discussed opportunities for Canadian businesses in Indonesia, and explored ways to attract Indonesian investment to Canada.
The trade mission included a business delegation of 15 Canadian companies from a variety of sectors, including infrastructure, renewable energy, agri-food, and education. The delegation members had the opportunity to meet with potential Indonesian partners and explore business opportunities.
“This trade mission was a great success,” said Minister Ng. “We made significant progress in advancing our trade priorities, and we strengthened our relationship with Indonesia.”
The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening trade relations with Indonesia. In 2021, bilateral trade between Canada and Indonesia reached $4.7 billion. Canada is Indonesia’s ninth largest trading partner, and Indonesia is Canada’s eighth largest trading partner in Southeast Asia.
The Team Canada trade mission to Indonesia is part of the government’s broader strategy to diversify Canada’s trade and investment relationships. The government is committed to working with key partners around the world to create jobs, grow the economy, and build a more prosperous future for Canadians.
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