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History of Türkiye-Indonesia Relations: 1950-2025" is available at the following link.
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INTRODUCTION
In 2025, we celebrate with great enthusiasm the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Indonesia. Diplomatic relations, which began in 1950 between the two friendly and brotherly countries, are deepening and strengthening in all areas. The official visit of H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Indonesia in February 2025, and the official visit of Indonesian President H.E. Mr. Prabowo Subianto to Türkiye in April this year, brought relations between the two countries to a historical peak.
As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we must emphasize that relations between Turks and Indonesians span nearly 500 years. According to the Ottoman archival documents, historical relations began in the 16th century, when the Aceh Sultanate requested support from the Ottoman Empire against Portuguese pressure.
The Ottoman Empire opened a Consulate General (Şehbenderlik) in Batavia (the present-day Jakarta) in 1881-1882, appointing first an Honorary Consul and then a Consul General. The Batavia Consulate General remained open and operational until 1923. The building, which served as the first office and residence of the Ottoman Honorary Consulate, now serves as the Jakarta Textile Museum. Through the efforts of our Embassy, a marble plaque commemorating the building's use as the Ottoman Honorary Consulate was placed in front of the museum.
Türkiye declared its recognition of Indonesia on December 28, 1949, following the UN ratification of Indonesia's independence and established diplomatic relations with Indonesia in 1950. Türkiye opened the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta on April 10, 1957.
Turkish-Indonesian relations have gained momentum in recent years. A strategic partnership between the two countries was established with the signing of "Türkiye-Indonesia: Strengthened Partnership in the New World Order" declaration in 2011. Furthermore, during H.E. President Erdoğan’s visit to Bali on the occasion of the G20 Leaders' Summit, "Türkiye-Indonesia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council" was established between the two countries on November 14, 2022. The first meeting of this Council was held in Bogor on February 12, 2025, during H.E. President Erdoğan's visit to Indonesia. Türkiye and Indonesia continue to engage in joint activities as two countries participating together in the G20, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, MİKTA, D8, and the UN.
Political, economic, commercial, military, educational and cultural relations between Türkiye and Indonesia are strengthening steadily. Defence industry collaborations, mutual investments and trade volume are increasing year on year while bilateral relations are further strengthened through the activities of the Jakarta Yunus Emre Institute, the Maarif Türkiye Research Centre, TİKA, and YTB.
This study, titled as "The Documentary History of Türkiye-Indonesia Relations: 1950-2025" illustrates how diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Indonesia have evolved while it also marks the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations. I would like to thank Dr. Reşat Uğur Karacan, Deputy of Chief of Mission; Muhammed Kılınç, The Third Secretary and Ayşe Duran, The Third Secretary at our Embassy for their contributions to the preparation of this booklet. I also thank İsmail Hakkı Turunç and the Anadolu Agency for providing photographs; and General Directorate of Diplomatic Archives at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye.
Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Indonesia
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