Goa, June 26 -- Erry Herjuno, Economic Counsellor at the Embassy of Indonesia in New Delhi, recently met with the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) to explore avenues for strengthening trade relations between Goa and Indonesia. In discussions with GCCI Director General Sanjay Amonkar, Herjuno acknowledged the steady growth in bilateral trade-currently valued at around USD 30 billion-but also flagged the significant trade imbalance favoring Indonesia.

Indonesian exports to India, primarily comprising coal, iron and steel, and crude palm oil, account for approximately USD 24 billion of the total trade volume. In contrast, India's exports to Indonesia remain relatively modest, at about USD 6 billion, with a more diversified basket t...