Joint Chambers Meeting with DG ILMATE, Ministry of Industry

EuroCham, together with the US-ASEAN Business Council, AmCham Indonesia, BritCham Indonesia, The Jakarta Japan Club, and KoCham, held a joint meeting with Mr. Setia Diarta, Director General for Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronic Industries (ILMATE) at the Ministry of Industry (Kementerian Perindustrian Republik Indonesia) on 20 June 2025. The meeting served as a platform to discuss recent developments in Indonesia’s import policy and regulations affecting the sector.

During the meeting, the Ministry of Industry provided updates on the ongoing revision of Ministry of Trade Regulation No. 8 of 2024 on Import Policy and Regulation, as well as updates on the implementation of commodity-clustered regulations. EuroCham shared observations from on-the-ground implementation challenges, particularly regarding the importation of iron and steel, and proposed areas for regulatory improvement to support business certainty and industrial competitiveness.

We extend our appreciation to the Director General of ILMATE and the Ministry of Industry for their openness in engaging with the foreign business chambers and for providing valuable insights into Indonesia's industrial policy priorities and their commitment to strengthening national industrial resilience and competitiveness.

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