Czech Republic–Indonesia relations

Czech–Indonesian relations
Map indicating locations of Czech Republic and Indonesia

Czech Republic
Indonesia
Diplomatic mission
Czech Embassy, JakartaIndonesian Embassy, Prague
Czechoslovak–Indonesian relations

Czechoslovakia
Indonesia

The Czech Republic and the Republic of Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1950.[1] Both nations have agreed to forge ties to deepen relations, especially in the business and trade sector.[2] Indonesia has an embassy in Prague, while the Czech Republic has an embassy in Jakarta that is also accredited to Brunei, Timor Leste and ASEAN.

History

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Although the official diplomatic relations between Czechoslovakia and Indonesia was commenced on 2 February 1950,[3] the historic relations established earlier when the Czechoslovak government opened honorary consulates in Batavia (now Jakarta), Dutch East Indies back in 1924.[1] In 1948 Republic of Indonesia established "Indonesian Information Service" in Prague. Czechoslovakia recognized the sovereignty of Indonesia on February 2, 1950, followed by opening a general consulate on March 7, 1950, and upgraded its status to the embassy level in 1957.

Following the 1965 coup in Indonesia, a group of Indonesian communists lived in exile in Prague.[4]

On 14 December 2022, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala held a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Brussels. A number of topics were covered by the two leaders, including Indo-Pacific cooperation, strategic industrial collaboration, defense cooperation, and economic cooperation. As a follow-up, Fiala made a state visit to Indonesia on April 2023.[5] Jokowi extended an invitation to the Czech Republic to invest in the Nusantara Capital, particularly in the area of mass transit that is more ecologically friendly.[6]

Trade and investment

In July 2012, the Czech Export Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesia Exim Bank to finance cooperation in order to support export and import activities between two nation. In 2011, the total value of bilateral trade reached US$500 million. Czech imports from Indonesia consisted of textiles and garments, footwear, rubber and rubber products. On the other hand, Czech exports to Indonesia consisted mainly of machinery chemicals, textile, and power generation and telecommunications equipment.[2]

During Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's stopover on Prague, he and Fiala explored ways to develop mutually beneficial collaboration in investment and commerce.[7]

Diplomatic missions

Residency of the Indonesian Embassy in Prague
Indonesian Embassy in Prague

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Sejarah Hubungan RI-Ceko" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on April 20, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "RI, Czech businesses forge ties to deepen relations". July 10, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  3. ^ "Kerja Sama Bilateral" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ Victor M Vic (2005). Anatomy of the Jakarta Coup, October 1, 1965: The Collusion with China which Destroyed the Army Command, President Sukarno and the Communist Party of Indonesia. Yayasan Obor Indonesia. p. 229. ISBN 978-979-461-554-6.
  5. ^ "Czech PM pays visit to President Widodo". ANTARA News. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia with Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, April 18, 2023". Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  7. ^ "Prabowo Meets Czech PM Petr Fiala Ahead of Putin Talks". Jakarta Globe. 18 June 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.

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