Jakarta, April 10 -- Indonesia is pushing to diversify export markets by accelerating the implementation of the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA) amid rising global protectionism.

The push was discussed at the 7th Indonesia-Russia Working Group on Trade, Investment, and Industry (WGTII) meeting in Jakarta on Thursday.

Deputy for Economic Cooperation and Investment Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Edi Prio Pambudi said there is significant untapped potential in Indonesia-Russia cooperation.

He said the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026 can be used to deepen collaboration, including by accelerating the implementation of the I-EAEU FTA.

Both countries are also seek...