Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle (second right) signs the Indonesia–UK Economic Growth Partnership in London on Monday (Jan. 19, 2026), accompanied by Indonesia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Kingdom, concurrently accredited to Ireland and the International Maritime Organization, Desra Percaya (left), and British Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey (right). (ANTARA/Handout via British Embassy in Indonesia)
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia and the United Kingdom on Monday launched an Economic Growth Partnership in London aimed at deepening cooperation across strategic sectors during President Prabowo Subianto’s official visit to Britain.
The partnership was signed by Indonesia’s Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto and Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle, alongside a series of high-level engagements during Prabowo’s visit.
British Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey described the agreement as historic, saying it elevates bilateral trade ties and expands cooperation in clean energy, the digital economy, infrastructure, transport, education, and health services.
“This historic agreement takes UK-Indonesia trade relations to a higher level,” Jermey said, adding it reflects a shared commitment to stronger and more resilient economic cooperation.
Jermey said the partnership also strengthens efforts to address nontariff barriers, support exporters, and boost larger two-way investment, creating new business opportunities and economic benefits for both countries.
Airlangga accompanied President Prabowo in London alongside Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. Prabowo arrived late Sunday after departing Jakarta earlier that day.
During the visit, Prabowo is scheduled to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III. Jermey said both countries are also expected to agree on a broader strategic partnership covering defense, security, climate action, energy, and environmental cooperation.
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