Indonesia–Myanmar relations
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Indonesia and Myanmar established diplomatic relations in 1949. Indonesia has an embassy in Yangon, while Myanmar has an embassy in Jakarta.
History
The relations between ancient Indonesia and Myanmar dated back to the 14th century, the Nagarakretagama Javanese manuscript dated from Majapahit period has mentioned Marutma, a state that today is identified as Martaban or Mottama, located in modern Southern Myanmar.[1]
Burma has been a strong supporter of Indonesia's struggle for independence. In 1947, Burma, then under transitional government, requested the Indian Government to hold Conference on Indonesian Affairs in New Delhi. On 23 March – 2 April 1947, India held Asian Relations Conference in New Delhi, India, in which Burma, still under British colonial rule, showed its support by condemning Dutch military aggression. During Indonesia's struggle for independence, Burma allowed Indonesia Dakota RI-001 "Seulawah" aircraft, donated by Acehnese people, to land at the then called Rangoon's Mingaladon Airport on 26 January 1949 and was rented by Union of Burma Airways.
Burma declared its independence from Britain on January 4, 1948. Subsequently, the two countries officially established diplomatic relation on 27 December 1949. The establishment of diplomatic relation between the two countries was highlighted by the opening of "Indonesian House" in Yangon, which was later upgraded into the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in April 1950. At that time, President Sukarno hailed Burma as "a comrade in struggling and fulfilling true independence".[2]
Co-operation
Indonesia supported and welcomed Myanmar's membership to the
As the
On May 22 [6] and August 20, 2013[7] Indonesian Police anti-terror squad Detachment 88, caught terrorist suspects and revealed an attempt by Indonesian Islamist militants to bomb the Myanmar Embassy in Jakarta. This failed terrorist plot was said to retaliate the killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.[8]
In 2017, following a
High level visits
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President
Other indication of the improvement of Indonesia–Myanmar relationship is the visit of three Indonesian Presidents to Myanmar: President Abdurrahman Wahid on 7 November 1999, President Megawati Sukarnoputri on 24 August 2001, and President Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on 1–2 March 2006 and 23–24 April 2013.[10] Myanmar Prime Minister General Thein Sein paid an official visit to Indonesia on 16–17 March 2009 and May 2011.
Trade and investment
Indonesia's exports to Myanmar include paper and paper products, palm oil, iron and steel, tobacco and rubber. Meanwhile, Indonesia's imports from Myanmar include cornstarch, timber, nuts, soda, fish and vegetables. Myanmar indicated its desire to import fertilizer or cement and invited Indonesian investors to invest or open businesses in Myanmar. The total value of Indonesia-Myanmar trade as of June 2008 amounted to US$159 million.[11]
Indonesia also agreed to invest in Myanmar's electrical power and construction sector. Indonesia's largest
Notes
- ^ Nagarakretagama pupuh (canto) 15, these states are mentioned as Mitreka Satata, literary means "partners with common order".
- ^ a b "Indonesia-Myanmar Bilateral Relations". Embassy of Republic of Indonesia, Yangon, Myanmar. Embassy of Indonesia. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ Lang, Jarno. "Indonesia-Myanmar Relations: Promoting Democracy in South-East Asia". fairobserver.com. Fair Observer. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ Jafar M Sidik (April 2, 2013). "Indonesia, Bangladesh discuss Rohingya issue". Antara News. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ Jason Szep and John O'Callaghan (April 23, 2013). "Indonesian president urges Myanmar to address Muslim violence". Reuters. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ Rusman Paraqbueq (23 May 2013). "Berniat Bom Kedubes Myanmar, Sigit Ditangkap". tempo.co (in Indonesian). Tempo. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ M. Andi Perdana (21 August 2013). "Police Arrest Three Terrorist Suspects". tempo.co. Tempo. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Angela Dewan (November 7, 2013). "Terror suspect plotted on Facebook to attack Myanmar Embassy". thejakartapost.com. The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ Chandi Vatvani (3 September 2017). "Molotov cocktail thrown at Myanmar embassy in Jakarta". channelnewsasia.com. Channel News Asia. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ "SBY to Visit Singapore, Myanmar, Brunei". Jakarta Globe. Jakarta Globe. April 19, 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ "Indonesia – Myanmar Economic Relations". Embassy of Republic of Indonesia, Yangon, Myanmar. Embassy of Indonesia. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ "Semen Indonesia to build US$200m plant in Myanmar". globalcement.com. Global Cement. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Myanmar, Indonesia boost ties, trade". bangkokpost.com. Bangkok Post. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ^ Maierbrugger, Arno (17 April 2013). "Myanmar, Indonesia target $1b trade". Inside Investor. Retrieved 23 May 2013.