EU and Indonesia celebrate Geographical Indications and strengthened Trade Partnership
EU and Indonesia Celebrate Geographical Indications and Strengthened Trade Partnership
Kulonprogo Coconut Sugar Officially Recognised in the EU
Jakarta, 27 October 2025 – The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Indonesia today hosted “Honouring Heritage and Authenticity: A Celebration of Geographical Indications” in Jakarta. This event marks an important milestone in recognising Indonesian Geographical Indication (GI) products and strengthening trade cooperation between Indonesia and the EU.
During the event, the EU formally presented the EU’s GI certificate for Kulonprogo Coconut Sugar (Gula Kelapa Kulonprogo) from Yogyakarta, adding it to the list of Indonesian products already recognised in the EU: Muntok White Pepper from Bangka Belitung, Gayo Arabica Coffee from Aceh and Amed Bali Salt from Bali. The ceremony brought together around 120 participants, including government officials, representatives from EU Member States, trade associations, private sector actors, think tanks and the media.
The programme featured the GI certificate handover, a talk show on promoting and protecting GIs in Indonesia, a live cooking show featuring GI ingredients in Indonesian and European cuisine, and a networking cocktail reception.
This celebration coincides with the recent finalisation of the Indonesia-EU Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA) and the accompanying Investment Protection Agreement on 23 September 2025. These landmark agreements will mutually protect 221 EU and 72 Indonesian agricultural and food GIs, underlining a shared commitment to safeguarding heritage, supporting rural economies and enhancing bilateral trade relations.
“Geographical Indications are more than just labels. They represent history, culture and community. The EU is proud to work alongside Indonesia to protect and promote products that reflect this unique heritage. With the recent conclusion of the IEU CEPA negotiations, we are entering a new era of deeper trade partnership and shared commitment to quality and authenticity,” said H.E. Denis Chaibi, EU Ambassador to Indonesia.
GIs protect products with unique qualities linked to their geographical origin, helping preserve traditional knowledge and promote sustainable rural development. The EU’s cooperation with Indonesia reflects shared priorities in trade, innovation and cultural preservation while opening new market opportunities for Indonesian producers.
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