European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen commended Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for his leadership in successfully concluding the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the European Union. The two leaders held a joint press conference in Brussels to announce the political agreement on the ambitious free trade deal after a decade of negotiations. Von der Leyen highlighted the importance of the CEPA as a strong signal of the commitment to a long-term relationship based on trust and shared values. President Prabowo emphasized that the agreement reflects the mutual benefits for both Indonesia and the EU, with significant progress made in addressing economic interests. The successful resolution of major outstanding issues was also acknowledged, paving the way for the formal signing of the implementation phase in Brussels. Prabowo expressed his optimism for the future of the partnership and the strengthening of ties between Indonesia and the European Union.
