Czech Republic–Indonesia relations

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The Czech Republic and the Republic of Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1950. [1] Both nations have agreed to forge ties to deepen relations, especially in the business and trade sector. [2] Indonesia has an embassy in Prague, while the Czech Republic has an embassy in Jakarta that is also accredited to Brunei, Timor Leste and ASEAN.

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History

Although the official diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and Indonesia was commenced in 1950, the historic relations established earlier when the Czechoslovak government opened honorary consulates in Batavia (now Jakarta), Dutch East Indies back in 1924. [1] In 1948 Republic of Indonesia established "Indonesian Information Service" in Prague. Czechoslovakia recognized the sovereignty of Indonesia on February 2, 1950, followed by opening a general consulate on March 7, 1950, and upgraded its status to the embassy level in 1957.

Following the 1965 coup in Indonesia, a group of Indonesian communists lived in exile in Prague. [3]

Trade and investment

In July 2012, the Czech Export Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesia Exim Bank to finance cooperation in order to support export and import activities between two nation. In 2011, the total value of bilateral trade reached US$500 million. Czech imports from Indonesia consisted of textiles and garments, footwear, rubber and rubber products. On the other hand, Czech exports to Indonesia consisted mainly of machinery chemicals, textile, and power generation and telecommunications equipment. [2]

Diplomatic missions

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Indonesian Embassy in Prague

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sejarah Hubungan RI-Ceko" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on April 20, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "RI, Czech businesses forge ties to deepen relations". July 10, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  3. Victor M Vic (2005). Anatomy of the Jakarta Coup, October 1, 1965: The Collusion with China which Destroyed the Army Command, President Sukarno and the Communist Party of Indonesia. Yayasan Obor Indonesia. p. 229. ISBN   978-979-461-554-6.

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