Armenia–Indonesia relations
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Armenia–Indonesia relations refer to foreign relations between
History
On September 22, 1992, diplomatic ties were established between Indonesia and Armenia.[1] Despite this, Indonesia backs Azerbaijan's stance on the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute in international fora.[2]
The two nations established a bilateral advisory forum and signed a double taxation avoidance agreement on October 12, 2005. The two nations signed a deal on economic, scientific, and technological cooperation on August 8, 2012. An agreement to cooperate in the areas of education and higher education was signed by the two nations on November 1, 2016.[1]
President Joko Widodo of Indonesia declared on January 13, 2020, in an Abu Dhabi bilateral meeting with President Armen Sarkissian of Armenia, that the two nations' long-standing historical ties between them should be fostered into a bilateral mutual partnership. He also prioritized increased cooperation between Armenia and Indonesia in the field of information technology (IT).[3]
On September 22, 2020, the foreign ministers of Armenia and the Republic of Indonesia exchanged messages commemorating the 30th anniversary of the two countries' diplomatic relations' establishment.
The President of Armenia,
Trade
In 2018, trade between the two countries amounted to about $27 million.[1]
Armenia exported $891 thousand to Indonesia in 2021. Ferroalloys ($41.2 thousand), Pure Olive Oil ($23.4 thousand), and Other Edible Preparations ($773 thousand) are Armenia's top exports to Indonesia. Armenian exports to Indonesia have grown at a yearly rate of 9.67% during the past 24 years, from $97.1 thousand in 1997 to $891 thousand in 2021.
Indonesia exported $18.9 million to Armenia in 2021. Coffee ($10.9 million), raw plastic sheeting ($1.51 million), and stone processing machines ($1.49 million) were Indonesia's top exports to Armenia. Indonesian exports to Armenia have grown at an annualized rate of 21.5% over the past 24 years, from $175 thousand in 1997 to $18.9 million in 2021.[6]
Diplomatic missions
- Armenia maintains an embassy in Jakarta.[7]
- Indonesia has no diplomatic presence in Armenia. Instead, its embassy in Kyiv is accredited to Armenia.[8] Nonetheless, Indonesia maintains an honorary consulate in Yerevan.[9] However, as the two countries look for ways to improve their bilateral ties, Armenia has pushed Indonesia to open an embassy in Yerevan.[10]
See also
- Foreign relations of Armenia
- Foreign relations of Indonesia
- Azerbaijan–Indonesia relations
- Armenians in Indonesia
References
- ^ a b c "Indonesia - Bilateral Relations". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Azerbaijan, Indonesia discuss bilateral relations". Azer News. November 11, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2014.
- ^ "Indonesia, Armenia to Increase IT Cooperation, P to P Relations". Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "The foreign ministers of Armenia and Indonesia exchanged messages". Radar Armenia. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Indonesia Ambassador Presents Letter of Credence in Armenia, Forging New Partnership". 15 November 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Armenia (ARM) and Indonesia (IDN) Trade". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Embassy of Armenia to the Republic of Indonesia
- ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Kyiv, Ukraine". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Indonesia - Consulates". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ^ "Armenia Tells Indonesia to Open Embassy in Yerevan". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved 9 January 2024.