USTR & Indonesian Minister Discuss Pharma and GSP Trade, APEC, Business Dialogue
On September 19, 2011, U.S. Trade Representative Kirk met with Indonesian Minister of Trade Pangestu under the U.S.-Indonesia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). The two ministers discussed bilateral, regional and multilateral trade issues, including the importance of expanding cooperation on APEC issues prior to the Leaders’ Summit in November. The ministers agreed to explore new initiatives to build further momentum in the relationship, and expressed interest in holding a high-level business dialogue during the next year.
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Asked Staff to Make Progress on GSP, Pharmaceutical and Ag Trade, Food/Beverage Labeling by November
Prior to the meeting, the two sides held technical discussions of bilateral trade and investment issues, including issues related to pharmaceuticals trade, food and beverage labeling restrictions, the Generalized System of Preferences, and agricultural trade. The ministers charged their staffs with making additional progress in resolving these issues prior to the President Obama’s planned visit to Indonesia in November.