Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso said that the measure was taken after the EU failed to meet deadlines regarding the WTO panels rulings and recommendations.
Saiti Gusrini said the European Union will continue to support independent media and journalists, including by protecting media workers.
Indonesia and the European Union have reportedly entered a new phase in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks.
Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko said Indonesia was in a neutral position before the European Union Ambassador to Indonesia Vincent Piket
President Joko Widodo reiterated that Indonesia will not budge and is ready to face a lawsuit filed by the European Union (EU) over ban on raw nickel export.
Indonesian official said demand for palm oil in Europe remains high despite restriction imposed on the commodity by the European Union, or EU.
