Jakarta, July 3 -- Preparatory discussions have begun for Indonesia's aspired accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed.

CPTPP member states agreed to launch the discussion process for Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates during the 10th commission meeting, held virtually on June 26, according to a statement cited in Jakarta on Friday.

Airlangga voiced confidence in smooth accession, highlighting Indonesia's established alignment with most CPTPP requirements, as evidenced by its commitment to similar principles within international frameworks such as WTO, ASEAN, RCEP, and OECD.

"Therefore, we...