Indonesia–Turkey relations

Indonesia and Turkey established diplomatic relations in 1950. Diplomatic relations are particularly important because both are Muslim-majority countries as well as modern democracies. Indonesia has an embassy in Ankara[1] and consulate-general in Istanbul. Turkey has an embassy in Jakarta,[2] and honorary consulate in Medan since May 1996. Both countries are full members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation and the G-20 major economies.

Indonesia–Turkey relations

Indonesia
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History

Indonesian-Turkish relations can be traced back to the 12th century. Turkish Islamic scholars who visited Indonesia during that period played an important role in the spread of Islam in Indonesia.[3] Relations with the Ottoman Empire (Turkey's predecessor state) began with the 16th century Ottoman expedition to Aceh, in with the response to the Aceh Sultanate's request for assistance against the Portuguese in Malacca[4]

Turkey recognized Indonesia on 29 December 1949 and diplomatic relations were established in 1950. Turkish Embassy in Jakarta was opened on 10 April 1957.[5]

Following the 2004 Banda Aceh Tsunami, ties between the two countries strenthened, as Turkey provided extensive humanitarian aid, including building the Gampong Atjeh Istanbul settlement that gave shelter to disaster victims.[6][7]

In 2011 the two countries signed a strategic partnership, with Turkish PM Abdullah Gül declaring that "a new era is beginning with Indonesia."[5][7]

Around 2,400 Indonesian citizens reside in Turkey and up to 500 Turkish citizens have a permanent residency in Indonesia.[5]

See also

Notes
  1. Embassy of Indonesia in Turkey
  2. Embassy of Turkey in Indonesia
  3. "Relations between Turkey and Indonesia". Ministry of Foreign Affair, Republic of Turkey. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
  4. Reid, Anthony (February 2005), The Ottomans in Southeast Asia (PDF), ARI Working Papers, vol. 36, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-13
  5. "Relations between Türkiye and Indonesia / Rep. of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.tr. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  6. Liputan6.com (2005-03-31). "Artis Meramaikan Peresmian Gampong Atjeh Istanbul". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-05-01.
  7. "Turkey and Indonesia: Historical Roots, Contemporary Business Links". Middle East Institute. Retrieved 2022-05-01.
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