IDXChannel - Australia is commitmed to support Indonesia's ambition to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
The statement was conveyed by Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell when meeting Indonesian Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan on Thursday (16/11/2023) in San Francisco.
"Australia and Indonesia are close friends and neighbours, and welcoming Indonesia to the OECD carries many benefits for all parties," he said in a media release.
"Australia will contribute to Indonesia's efforts to prepare for the OECD accession process, by supporting an economic survey of Indonesia through the OECD," he stated.
Indonesia's application, he added, demonstrates a commitment to align more closely with OECD standards and norms, including open market settings.