Indonesia–Russia relations
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Indonesia–Russia relations refers to bilateral foreign relations between the two countries, Indonesia and Russia. Russia has an embassy in Jakarta, and Indonesia has an embassy in Moscow along with a consulate general in Saint Petersburg. Both countries are members of the APEC.
According to a 2013 BBC World Service poll, 29% of Indonesians view Russia's influence positively, with 43% expressing a negative view.[1]
Background
The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Indonesia on February 3, 1950. Early in the Cold War, both countries had very strong relations with Indonesian president Sukarno visiting Moscow and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev visiting Jakarta. When Sukarno was overthrown by General Suharto, relations between the two states weren't as close as they were during Sukarno's times.
Present
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In late 2007, Indonesia purchased military weapons from Russia with long term payment. Indonesian airlines also were considering purchasing the Sukhoi Superjet 100 from Russia but a 2012 demonstration crash has put such talks on hold. Indonesia now says it could take as long as a year to analyze the flight data recorder recovered from the crash site.[2] Separately, both countries are also members of the G20 and APEC
Military cooperation
Russia is a major arms supplier to Indonesia supplying weapons such as the Sukhoi Su-30, Sukhoi Su-27, Mil Mi-35, BMP-3 and Mil Mi-17 helicopters.
See also
References
- ↑ 2013 World Service Poll BBC
- ↑ "Indonesia Predicts Slow Probe of Crashed Russian Jetliner". Retrieved 2006-05-16.
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