Minister for Trade Birmo says a new trade deal with Indonesia is not a pivot away from China but “an expansion of opportunity”.
Minister for Trade Simon Birmingham says a new trade deal with Indonesia is not a pivot away from China but “an expansion of opportunity”. “Australian governments have, for decades, sought to try to deepen ties with Indonesia and under our government we have managed to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Indonesia,” he said.
Meanwhile, the federal government will spend $240 million to extend support for air freight flights to help farmers and fishers export their fresh produce overseas. The funding boost will deliver $3 billion-worth of produce to key international markets after COVID-19 restrictions cancelled flights.
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