Democratic Republic of the Congo–Indonesia relations

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Democratic Republic of the Congo–Indonesia relations
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Diplomatic mission
NoneResident in Indonesian Embassy, Nairobi  [ id ]
Envoy
None Ambassador  [ id ] Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1963. [1]

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Garuda Contingent operations

ONUC

As part of the United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) in response to the Congo Crisis, two Garuda Contingents were sent to the country. [2] Garuda Contingent II was deployed from September 1960 to May 1961 and comprised 1,074 troops, while Garuda Contingent III was deployed from 1962 to the end of 1963, and comprised 3,457 troops. [2] In recognition of their service, soldiers of both contingents were given Vespa VGLA and VGLB models, collectively known as the Vespa Kongo. [3]

MONUSCO

Indonesia is a contributor to MONUSCO. [4] [5]

On 22 June 2020, an engineering detachment of 12 Indonesian personnel, escorted by a battalion from Malawi, was ambushed approximately 20 kilometers from Beni, North Kivu while returning to the central operations base by suspected members of the Allied Democratic Forces according to a report by the Indonesian National Armed Forces. [4] Sgt. Maj. Rama Wahyudi was killed during the attack and First Pvt. M. Syafii Makbul was injured, with Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi giving her condolences. [4]

High-level visits

High-level visits from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Indonesia

High-level visits from Indonesia to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

References

  1. 1 2 "Marsudi receives maiden visit of DR Congo high-ranking official". Antara. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 Jusuf, Muhammad (2003). "Pasukan Perdamaian Indonesia - Bertugas Lagi di Kongo" [Indonesian Peace Troops - serving again in Congo] (in Indonesian). Indonesian Army. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  3. ↑ Priyantoro, Donny Dwisatryo; Ferdian, Azwar (10 May 2019). "Melihat Sejarah Vespa Kongo, Skuternya Kontingen Garuda" [A Look at the History of the Vespa Kongo, the Scooter of the Garuda Contingent]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Septiari, Dian (25 June 2020). "Death of Indonesian peacekeeper highlights dangers of field operations". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "First-Ever Journalist Boot Camp Brings Indonesian Media Closer to Peacekeeping Mission". United Nations in Indonesia. 15 May 2025. Archived from the original on 25 July 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Indonesia, Congo agree to establish defense, military cooperation". Antara. 11 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
  7. ↑ "Indonesia delivers trilateral cooperation proposal to Congo". Antara. 13 July 2023. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
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