That's interesting. But why tell us? Give the team in Indonesia a ring and let them know they're wasting their time!
And for all those who think this deal should have been sealed long ago, have a look at https://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/Indonesia/Doing-business
where it says...
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First-time meetings rarely produce any real result, unless the Indonesian company makes the initial approach. It is more likely that repeated meetings (formal and informal) over a period of time will be required before any real business can be discussed. This period of time can range between several months to several years. Meeting face-to-face is most effective and highly appreciated, however to be polite, Indonesians will often tell you what they think you want to hear.
Decision making frequently occurs through a consensus and attempting to force a decision will often have an adverse effect on negotiations. Business is considered lost when an Indonesian begins to avoid you or act coldly towards you (Source: RSM, Doing Business in Indonesia 2014 and KPMG, Investing in Indonesia 2013)."
Let's hope it's months rather than years. Mind you, we don't know when the negotiations actually started.
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