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JOINT FEASIBILITY STUDY

Executive Summary

In July 2007 Australia and Indonesia agreed to undertake a joint feasibility study on the merits of a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with the findings to inform the decision on whether or not to proceed to negotiate a bilateral FTA between the two countries.

Australia and Indonesia enjoy a wide-ranging relationship, encompassing extensive political, security, commercial, development and people-to-people links. These linkages have been expanded and strengthened in recent years, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing cooperation between the two countries, including in a variety of bilateral and regional fora.