Jakarta, July 14 -- Indonesia is committed to utilizing trade as an instrument for supporting peace and prosperity amidst rising geopolitical fragmentation, protectionism, and a global economic slowdown.

"Trade must be a bridge that strengthens cooperation between nations, not an arena for confrontation," Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri said at the 10th Jakarta Geopolitical Forum, organized by the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) in Jakarta.

She noted that the world is undergoing a major transformation where trade is closely linked to national security, technological mastery, industrial policy, and geopolitical influence.

Such a situation has led to the increased use of tariffs, export restrictions, economi...