Indonesia-Tajikistan Partnership: Kadin Eyes European Market for Palm Oil Expansion

Jakarta, VIVA – The Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia), Anindya Bakrie, hopes that the planned trade cooperation between Indonesia and Tajikistan, which includes palm oil commodities, could serve as a gateway for Indonesian palm oil to enter the European market.

For years, the European Union has consistently rejected palm oil products from Indonesia, citing environmental concerns and deforestation.

Bakrie emphasized that if this trade partnership with Tajikistan materializes, it could pave the way for Indonesian palm oil to reach Europe.

"In my opinion, it’s highly possible. Tajikistan has never faced any issues when exporting to Europe," Bakrie stated on Thursday (March 6).

However, he acknowledged that further studies are needed regarding this initiative. If successful, this cooperation could not only open up markets in Europe but also expand Indonesia’s palm oil reach into Central Asia.

"So, this is something that can be explored further. Perhaps this is one way to serve both Central Asia and Europe, making it a win-win solution and opening up new markets," Bakrie remarked.

He further explained, "This could also be beneficial for markets that currently oppose Indonesian palm oil. At the same time, it would be advantageous for Tajikistan and the broader region, helping to boost trade between Tajikistan and its neighboring countries."

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[Ketua Umum Kadin Indonesia, Anindya Bakrie bersama Duta Besar Tajikistan untuk Indonesia, Ardasher Qodiri, di Menara Kadin Indonesia, Jakarta, Kamis, 6 Maret 2025]

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During the same event, Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Ardasher Qodiri, expressed his agreement with this potential collaboration.

He suggested that Indonesian palm oil, which has faced bans in Europe due to environmental concerns and deforestation, could be reprocessed into green palm oil using hydro energy, which is widely utilized in Tajikistan.

"We even suggested to the Kadin Chairman that your palm oil could be transformed into green palm oil and exported to other countries that have attempted to block Indonesian palm oil. This approach could serve as a solution," Qodiri stated.

"Since 98% of what we produce comes from hydro energy, everything we generate internally aligns with the green economy," he continued.

According to him, this method would create a solution that benefits all parties.

"Not just for Tajikistan and Indonesia, but also for the buyers of palm oil themselves," Qodiri concluded.

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Source : VIVA.co.id/Mohammad Yudha Prasetya