Jakarta - Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia), Anindya Novyan Bakrie, received the Ambassador of Brazil to Indonesia, George Monteiro Prata, at The Convergence Indonesia, Rasuna Epicentrum, Jakarta, on Thursday (August 28, 2025).

The meeting focused on exploring economic cooperation opportunities between Indonesia and Brazil, particularly in the fields of energy transition and agriculture. Anindya or Anin, as he is commonly known noted that the visit builds upon the recent state visit of President Prabowo Subianto to Brazil in July, where he met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

“This visit is a follow-up to that high-level meeting, and importantly, we are engaging from the business sector,” Anin remarked.

He added that several strategic topics were discussed during the meeting, including biofuel-based energy transition and agricultural development. According to Anin, Brazil’s advanced agricultural sector offers valuable insights and opportunities for Indonesia.

“We talked about energy transition, and also about agriculture a sector in which Brazil is highly advanced. They’re even focusing their energy transition efforts on biofuels,” Anin explained.

“In general, the relationship between Brazil and Indonesia is very good, and we believe there’s room to strengthen it even further,” he continued.

On the issue of the Indonesia–Brazil trade balance, which currently remains in deficit, Anin emphasized the need to explore new sectors to create a more balanced trade relationship.

“What matters most is ensuring trade continues to grow. As more sectors are developed, the trade will become more balanced. We need to work hard to create export products with added value that are in demand in Brazil,” he said.

Anin highlighted several potential export commodities beyond palm oil and coconut oil, such as machinery and other manufactured goods.

“There are many product categories with export potential from machinery to various manufactured products that we can develop more strategically,” Anin added.

Meanwhile, Ambassador George Monteiro Prata underlined the importance of strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

“Brazil and Indonesia are two of the largest economies in the Southern Hemisphere. We have a lot in common, and we must deepen our cooperation and bilateral relationship,” said Ambassador George.

He believes the business potential between Brazil and Indonesia is substantial and needs to be actively explored.

“There are huge business opportunities between Brazil and Indonesia, and we want to tap into those. We also see the upcoming visit of President Lula to Indonesia as a key moment. That’s one of the reasons I came today to thank Kadin for receiving me and to explore what we can do together to enhance business relations between Brazil and Indonesia,” he concluded.

Also present at the meeting were members of Kadin Indonesia’s executive team.