Indonesia-Netherlands Launch 2026-2029 Action Plan, Foreign Minister Sugiono: Roadmap Deepens Concrete Partnership

JAKARTA - Indonesia's cooperation with the Netherlands is entering a new milestone with the launch of the 2026-2029 Plan, Foreign Minister Sugiono said Thursday.

Speaking in a press statement with his counterpart Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel, Foreign Minister Sugiono said President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the Netherlands was greeted by King Willem-Alexander on September 26, marked by an extraordinary milestone, the repatriation of Javanese fossils from the Dubois collection.

"And based on this momentum, we have also reached another important milestone today with the launch of the 2026-2029 Action Plan," said Foreign Minister Sugiono at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta, Thursday, October 9.

"This plan offers a concrete roadmap to deepen our Comprehensive Partnership for the benefit of our two countries," explained the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

Furthermore, the Indonesian Foreign Minister explained, one of the key factors in the partnership between the two countries is the IEU CEPA (Indonesia'European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), which will significantly strengthen cooperation.

"This will be done by expanding market access, attracting high-quality and sustainable investment, and ensuring fair and balanced trade," said the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

On this occasion, the two Foreign Ministers also discussed various issues, focusing on concrete collaboration to achieve common goals and advance their respective national priorities.

One of the main areas of cooperation is food security, where we will work together to modernize the agricultural sector and also strengthen a sustainable and resilient food system.

"The Dutch expertise in agriculture and vocational training will play an important role in increasing our productivity and resilience," explained the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

"In this context, we welcome the continuation of cooperation through the NISCOPS Memorandum of Understanding (National Initiative on Sustainable and Climate-Smart Oil Palm Smallholders) which we have just signed. This initiative supports the production of palm oil, strengthens the livelihoods of small farmers, and advances the Sustainable Development Goals," explained Foreign Minister Sugiono.

The two Foreign Ministers also took advantage of this opportunity to discuss developing strategic maritime partnerships, including developing maritime connectivity and water management to overcome climate change, flooding and land subsidence.

"We look forward to the Bilateral Maritime Forum which will be held in the Netherlands next year. This forum will be an effective forum to discuss concrete cooperation in the fields of maritime safety, logistics, IUU fishing, and the blue economy.

On this occasion, the Indonesian Foreign Minister also discussed future-oriented technology cooperation, proposing to collaborate in the semiconductor sector.

"We want to focus on research, education, chip design and investment. This will help position Indonesia as a center of innovation and talent, as well as integrate the country into a global supply chain," said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

In addition to the bilateral agenda, the two Foreign Ministers also discussed the situation in the region, regional issues, and global issues that are of common concern, including conflicts in Palestine and Ukriana.

"Indonesia views the Netherlands as a trusted partner. We share a long history together, and what we have learned from the past will also be a very good foundation for how to create a better future for our two countries," said the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

"We hope this partnership will last and be sustainable for future generations," he concluded.