Anindya Bakrie Meets Macron, Hints at New Indonesia-France Collaborations

United Kingdom, VIVA – The Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), Anindya Bakrie, revealed that he had a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the Choose France International Business Summit 2025, held at the Château de Versailles.

During the annual international business forum—attended by hundreds of foreign CEOs to strengthen trade and investment with France—Bakrie said that he exchanged mind with President Macron to explore potential avenues for business collaboration and global economic development.

He described the meeting with Macron as a moment of business diplomacy, especially in anticipation of Macron's upcoming visit to Indonesia on May 28–29, 2025, which is expected to reinforce the positive signals for bilateral cooperation.

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“I had a brief discussion with him (President Macron). Of course, we warmly welcome his visit and are preparing everything to ensure it is successful,” Bakrie said on Tuesday (May 20).

“President Macron and President Prabowo share a very good relationship. I believe this visit will be strategic and long-term in nature,” he added.

Bakrie also highlighted the potential signing of the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA) in the near future, aiming to expand market access for Indonesian businesses, including micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

“These kinds of agreements are aimed at opening up more markets, which will hopefully support businesses in Indonesia, especially MSMEs,” he stated.

Regarding the current trade relations between Indonesia and France, Bakrie noted that Indonesia’s major exports include electronic goods. However, he emphasized the need to increase export value through critical minerals.

“We want to focus on critical minerals such as nickel, copper, zinc, and bauxite, so we’re not just exporting low-value goods but ones with high added value,” he said.

He concluded, “We hope that trade and investment relations between Indonesia, France, and the broader European region will continue to grow, with Indonesia emerging as a strategic partner and regional leader in ASEAN."

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“These kinds of agreements are aimed at opening up more markets, which will hopefully support businesses in Indonesia, especially MSMEs,” he stated.