Greece and Indonesia established diplomatic relations on 30 April 1949.[1] The two nations have enjoyed good relations ever since. Greece has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Athens. Greece and Indonesia share some similarities; both are democracies, archipelagic nations, as well as possessing notable archaeological sites. Therefore, cooperations in politics, maritime transportation and shipping, culture and tourism have potential to be explored.[2]
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History
editThe ancient Greek writer Ptolemy, described many places including places in Indonesia like the Barousai (Ancient Greek: Βαροῦσαι) and Yabadiou or Sabadiou (Ancient Greek: Ιαβαδίου or Σαβαδίου), which researchers identify respectively as Barus in Northern Sumatra[3] and Java.[4][5]
Also the Names of Indonesia itself comes from Greek (Ινδονησία) Lit.Indian Islands.
The diplomatic relations between Greece and Indonesia was established in 1960, however it was not until the 1990s that both nations finally established resident ambassadors and embassies in each respective countries. The embassy of Indonesia in Athens was opened since 1994,[6] while the embassy of Greece in Jakarta was opened in 1997.[7] A few dozen Greeks reside in Indonesia, mostly in Jakarta and Bali, with most of them being freelance professionals.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Greece donated more than 700,000 vaccines to Indonesia.[8]
Cooperations
editGreek and Indonesian governments signed numbers of cooperations and agreements, such as air service agreement.[9][10] Both nations also has agreed to establish cooperations in maritime and tourism sectors, which includes shipping merchant and cruise tourism.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dynamic Cultural Exchange Marks 75th Anniversary of Greece – Indonesia Relations". The S Media. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Dubes RI di Yunani: Indonesia Masih Punya Banyak Pekerjaan Rumah" (in Indonesian). Republika Online. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ Ooi, Keat Gin (2004). Southeast Asia: A Historical Encyclopedia, from Angkor Wat to East Timor. ABC-CLIO. p. 1273. ISBN 978-1576077702.
- ^ Archaeology: Indonesian Perspective : R.P. Soejono's Festschrift. Jakarta : Indonesian Institute of Sciences, : International Center for Prehistoric and Austronesian Studies. 2006. p. 407. ISBN 9792624996.
- ^ Modern Times, p.237
- ^ "Indonesian embassy in Athens". Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "Greek embassy in Jakarta". Archived from the original on 20 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
- ^ "Greece Donates More than 700,000 Covid Vaccines to Indonesia". greekreporter. 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Pemerintah Indonesia Tandatangani Perjanjian Hubungan Udara dengan Yunani" (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "Indonesia dan Yunani Jalin Kerja Sama Penerbangan" (in Indonesian). Tempo. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ^ "Indonesia-Yunani Tingkatkan Kerjasama Maritim dan Pariwisata" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. Archived from the original on 16 October 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
