President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission have announced a significant breakthrough in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations between Indonesia and the European Union. After a decade of talks, the two leaders declared a strategic understanding at a joint press conference in Brussels. President Prabowo highlighted the mutually beneficial nature of the agreement, emphasizing the complementary economic interests of both parties. The partnership is seen as crucial in ensuring economic and geopolitical stability amidst global uncertainties. President von der Leyen commended Prabowo’s leadership in bringing the negotiations to a close and underscored the shared values that underpin the agreement. The formal signing of the implementation agreement is hoped to take place in Brussels, marking a major milestone in Indonesia-EU relations with expected benefits for both economies.