Geopolitics and Diplomacy
Explore the global forces shaking the world and their ripple effects on Indonesia’s destiny.
Indonesia, China strengthen partnership through 4th JCBC
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with his Indonesian counterpart Retno LP Marsudi in Jakarta on February 22, 2023, for the 4th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) and discussed on various topics, particularly on trade and investment as well as the South China Sea.
Indonesia boosts air cargo collaboration with Sudan
Southeast Asia logistics company Asia Cargo Network (ACN) Group and the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan, have explored the opportunities for collaboration in air cargo.
Poland, Indonesia explore new opportunities in agrifood products
The Embassy of Poland and the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture have discussed on the opportunity to add apples and beef to their list of agrifood exports. There is a significant potential increase in the bilateral trade between the two countries, particularly in the agrifood industry.
Indonesia, Timor-Leste build bridges for the future
Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak met with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during his official visit to Indonesia on February 13, 2023, to discuss bilateral cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace, both leaders also discussed the follow up steps after Timor Leste President José Ramos-Horta's visit in July 2022.
Indonesia rapidly moves towards local currency settlement framework (LCSF)
Indonesia is making a significant progress in implementing the Local Currency Settlement Framework (LCSF). The framework is a payment system that allows bilateral trade transactions to be settled in local currencies. According to Bank Indonesia (BI), the implementation of Local Currency Settlement (LCS) has a strategic role in supporting transaction efficiency, local currency market development and rupiah exchange rate stability.
Indonesia, Iran strengthen ties through 8th policy planning dialog
Indonesia and Iran are strengthening their diplomatic ties for 44 years since the formation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to Ambassador of Iran to Indonesia Mohammad Azad. The ambassador highlighted the close relations between the two countries in global affairs, human rights and economic and cultural exchanges.
Indonesia, Latvia strengthen bilateral cooperation in 2nd consultation forum
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia's Director General of Bilateral Cooperation Nils Jansson met with Indonesian Foreign Ministry's Director General of America and Europe (Amerop) Umar Hadi in Jakarta on February 9, 2023, to discuss on the two countries economic status in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bilateral ties and the collaboration in regional and international levels.
Indonesia, Australia join hands to promote inclusivity, economic growth in Indo-Pacific
Indonesia and Australia held a 2+2 meeting on February 8 and 9, 2023, in Canberra to delve into important foreign policy and defense/security matters both at the bilateral, regional and global levels.
China's plan to ban solar panel technology export may affect Indonesia's green energy goal
China has been considering to ban the export of several important technologies needed to make solar panels in order to maintain its global dominance and global market share in the sector. The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology have imposed the ban on Chinese manufacturers to use their large silicon, black silicon and cast-mono silicon technologies overseas.
Indonesia, North Korea see declining trade relations
Indonesia and North Korea have seen a continuously declining trend in bilateral trades although both countries had a blossoming diplomatic relations during the Cold War. During Indonesia's First President Sukarno era, trade between the two countries had flourished and has been ongoing even until this day.
Jokowi's ASEAN vision: Securing stability and prosperity for 2045
As the ASEAN 2023's Chairman, Indonesia hopes to bring stability and prosperity in the region on various issues, including climate change, cyber security, digital economy and disruption of the regional supply chain. Therefore, the government must create a strong foundation of cooperation so that ASEAN can face all kinds of challenges in a responsive manner as a region.
Indonesia, Malaysia team up to fight palm oil discrimination, solve issue on migrant workers
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met with the newly elect Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Bogor Presidential Palace on January 9, 2023, to discuss on, among others, the palm oil industry in both countries and Indonesia's migrant workers.