Indonesia trade deal likely in 2017

A trade deal with Indonesia is likely to be completed this year, according to Trade Minister Steven Ciobo.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is in Australia and Mr Ciobo told reporters on Saturday the visit presented an opportunity for Australia and Indonesia to build on their economic relationship.

He said negotiations over an Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement continue, with the deal on track to be finalised before 2018.

"There can always be left-field things but at this stage we're all very working very diligently towards a great outcome this year," Mr Ciobo said.