Indonesia’s new ambassador to the UAE, Judha Nugraha, has said he is focused on expanding trade, investment and boosting co-operation to enhance migrant worker protection as he starts his term on office.
Speaking to The National, Mr Judha said building on the results of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) that came into force between the countries in 2023 is crucial.
Bilateral trade surged from about $3 billion before the deal was signed in 2022, to $5.5 billion in 2024, with the goal of increasing trade volume to $10 billion in the next few years.
“We have very good relations between our two leaders,” said Mr Judha on the sidelines of a media briefing in Abu Dhabi. “Now we would like to transform that political capital into real economic opportunities between the two countries.”
Diversifying exports is part of this approach. Among Indonesia’s main exports to the UAE are precious metals such as gold, vegetable oil, cars and spare parts.
It hopes to expand these to include a
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