Jakarta, April 29 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Indonesia will continue to uphold the principles of fairness and non-discriminatory treatment in facing various non-tariff barriers imposed by the European Union (EU).

"Regarding the EUDR, Indonesia is pushing for the recognition of national standards (ISPO) and ensuring that regulations do not disadvantage smallholder farmers," said the spokesperson of the ministry, Yvonne Mewengkang, in a written statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Mewengkang stated that Indonesia will continue to fight for a fairer market and prioritize protecting the interests of smallholder farmers and the national palm oil industry through constructive dialogue.

She said Indonesia also hel...