Jakarta, April 25 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has met with US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to promote tariff talks with the US.

At the meeting in Washington, D.C. on April 24, Hartarto reiterated Jakarta's commitment to addressing the US trade deficit with Indonesia, the Indonesian media reported.

The minister stressed Indonesia's support for fair and transparent trade. The country plans to increase imports of essential US goods, including oil, gas, and agricultural products.

He affirmed Indonesia's openness to investment and willingness to strengthen strategic cooperation with the US in sectors such as critical minerals, digital economy, and finance.

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