Indonesia launches nuclear trade talks under new Strategic Trade Management framework
Indonesia has begun negotiations on nuclear-related goods as part of its Strategic Trade Management (STM) system, aiming to tighten controls on dual-use items.
Indonesia announced the start of talks on nuclear-related strategic goods within its newly adopted Strategic Trade Management (STM) regime, a global initiative to prevent dual-use items from threatening security. Santoso explained that the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has begun work in the nuclear sector, with the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) taking the lead. The Trade Ministry will delineate authority among agencies, create transparent business processes and integrate STM into current trade mechanisms.
The government expects the system to regulate domestic traffic of sensitive goods, bolster Indonesia’s reputation as a reliable trading partner, and enable SMEs to compete internationally. It also reaffirmed commitment to non-proliferation obligations, including UNSC Resolution 1540. Trade data shows manufacturing makes up over 82 % of exports and a US$3.7 billion surplus was recorded in the January-July 2026 period.
Why it matters
The STM framework could shape how Indonesia controls dual-use technology, affecting global supply chains and security.
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