Search A worker carries oil palms into the truck in Mesuji Raya, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatera, on June 9, 2019. (Antara Photo/Budi Candra Setya) Asean Leads by Example in Sustainable Vegetable Oil: Indonesia BY :JAYANTY NADA SHOFA APRIL 01, 2021
Jakarta. Indonesia once again spoke up against the singling out of palm oil, with the second round discussion on the vegetable oil between European Union, or EU, and Asean coming up this April.
The issue of sustainable palm oil has been a hot topic between Asean and the EU.
Both blocs agreed to establish a joint working group (JWG) to discuss sustainable vegetable oil following the strategic partnership upgrade late last year. The first round of JWG already took place in January.
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