Denmark–Indonesia relations

Denmark-Indonesia relations

Denmark
Indonesia

Denmark–Indonesia relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Indonesia. Denmark has an embassy in Jakarta,[1] and Indonesia has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2] Bilateral relations are strong.[3] In 2015, after focusing on China and South Korea, Denmark is gearing up to enhance its relations with Indonesia, hoping that it will help Denmark to build strong ties with the whole Southeast Asian region.[4]

History

Relations date back to 1950, when diplomatic relations were established. A Danish embassy were opened in 1974.[5]

Political Cooperation

In 2007, President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with the Danish Prime Minister, Anders Fogh Rasmussen in New York. Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Per Stig Møller visited Indonesia in 2007.[5]

High level visits

On 17 December 2009, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Copenhagen to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference.[6]

Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort, in 21–24 October 2015 visited three Indonesian cities, Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogyakarta. The Danish Royal visit was meant to strengthen the Indonesian-Danish relationship in culture and trade. They are heading a Danish business delegation of around 50 companies that mainly represent 4 sectors; maritime, urban and clean technology, agri-business, design and lifestyle.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  2. ↑ Government of Indonesia. "Indonesian embassy in Hellerup, Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  3. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy: Indonesia". Foreign Ministry of Denmark: AsiaPortal. Retrieved 19 February 2011.
  4. ↑ Yohanna Ririhena (9 October 2015). "Bright future seen for Indonesian-Danish relations". The Jakarta Post.
  5. 1 2 "Bilateral relations between Denmark and Indonesia". Foreign Affairs of Indonesia.
  6. ↑ "President begins state visit to Europe". The Jakarta Post. 13 December 2009.
  7. ↑ "Danish State Visit to Indonesia Jakarta, 21-24 October 2015". Danish State Visits.
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