Indonesia–Mongolia relations refer to foreign relations between Indonesia and Mongolia. Both countries are members of the Asia Cooperation Dialogue, Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation, World Trade Organization and the United Nations.
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History
editIndonesia and Mongolia established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1956.[1]
Mongolia is planning to have a Center of Indonesian Studies, located in Mongolian National University. This institution will serve as a learning center for Mongolian students, professors and common people wishing to learn various aspects of Indonesian studies, includes language, culture, history, politics and economy.[2]
On 19 January 2022, the Mongolian and Indonesian Ministries of Foreign Affairs convened a virtual meeting. The parties talked about the potential to resume some of the activities that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, it was discussed that the regular meeting of the Joint Commission between the two governments and the Business Forum should take place in the middle of the year. The Mongolian side reiterated its commitment to deepen political dialogue with Indonesia, a significant ASEAN member, and to broaden cooperation in the areas of trade, economy, investment, agriculture, tourism, culture, and humanity as part of its policy to deepen ties and cooperation with nations in the Asia-Pacific region.[3]
On 28 June 2023, Indonesian foreign minister Retno Marsudi paid a visit to Mongolia and held talks with Mongolian foreign minister Battsetseg Batmunkh. While reviewing and assessing the state of cooperation in trade and economic sectors, the two ministers discussed how to expand bilateral relations and collaboration to sectors including tourism, culture, and agriculture. Additionally, they decided to fortify their shared commitments on a regional and global level.[4]
On 4 November 2024, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to the Republic of Indonesia, D. Enkhtaivan Dashnyam, gave Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto a presentation of his credentials.[5]
On 26 November 2024, the Mongolian flag was raised in Jakarta to mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic's Proclamation and the First Constitution's adoption.[6]
High level visits
editThere are three Indonesian presidents that have visited Mongolia. Indonesia's first president, Sukarno in 1956, Megawati Soekarnoputri in 2003, and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in September 2012.[7]
Diplomatic missions
edit- Currently, the Indonesian embassy in Beijing is accredited to Mongolia.[8]
- Mongolia has an embassy in Jakarta[9] which once closed in 2018. In 2023, the country announced plans to reopen the embassy[10][11] until it formally reopened in November 2024.[12] Previously, the Mongolian embassy in Bangkok was accredited to Indonesia.
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ "Peringatan 50 tahun Hubungan Diplomatik Republik Indonesia-Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, 22 Desember 2006" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. Archived from the original on 2014-11-26.
- ^ Rini Utami (3 May 2013). "Universitas Mongolia akan dirikan pusat kajian Indonesia". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Online meeting held between Mongolian and Indonesian Foreign Ministries". Montsame. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Mongolia-Indonesia to Develop Tourism as a Priority Sector of Bilateral Relations". Montsame. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "ЭЛЧИН САЙД Д.ЭНХТАЙВАН ИТГЭМЖЛЭХ ЖУУХ БИЧГЭЭ ИНДОНЕЗ УЛСЫН ЕРӨНХИЙЛӨГЧИД ӨРГӨН БАРИВ". Consul.mn (in Mongolian). 4 November 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ @MonEmb_Jakarta (26 November 2024). "🇲🇳Today we proudly raise the flag of Mongolia in Jakarta!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Bagus BT Saragih (5 September 2012). "SBY arrives in Mongolia". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
- ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing, People's Republic of China". Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Mongolian Diplomatic missions abroad". Consul.mn. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Mongolia Rencana Kembali Buka Kedutaan di Jakarta" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Mongolia Berencana Membuka Kembali Kedutaan Besar di Indonesia". Radio Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ @MonEmb_Jakarta (6 November 2024). "We are delighted to announce that the Embassy of Mongolia is officially reopened and ready to connect with our Mongolian citizens and friends in Indonesia! Stay tuned to our page for updates on upcoming events, important announcements, and ways to connect with us" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
edit- The Embassy of Republic of Indonesia in Beijing, China, also accredited to Mongolia
- The Embassy of Mongolia in Jakarta, Indonesia
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