Selasa 22 Oct 2013 21:19 WIB

Indonesia, EU complementary in trade

Rep: Muhammad Iqbal/ Red: Julkifli Marbun
Hatta Rajasa
Foto: Aditya Pradana Putra/Republika
Hatta Rajasa

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa explained that trade between Indonesia and the European Union is complementary.

According to him, there is a huge market in domestic market that needs the EU. On the other side, there are some things that are needed in Indonesia related to the EU market.

"There is a complementary [among the two countries]," Hatta said after attending a working meeting with the House Budget Body in Parliamentary building, Senayan, Tuesday (22/10).

Speaking about Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the EU, Hatta said there is a need to exercise prudence on Indonesian side.