Greece–Indonesia relations

Greece–Indonesia relations

Greece
Indonesia

Greece–Indonesia relations was established in 1960 and two nations enjoys good relations ever since. Greece has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Athens. Greece and Indonesia shares some similarities; both are democracies, archipelagic nations, as well as possessing notable archaeological sites. Therefore, cooperations in politics, maritme transportation and shipping, also culture and tourism are potential to be explored.[1]

History

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,[2] while the embassy of Greece in Jakarta was opened in 1997.[3] A few dozen Greeks reside in Indonesia, mostly in Jakarta and Bali, most of them are freelance professionals.

Cooperations

Greek and Indonesian governments signed numbers of cooperations and agreements, such as air service agreement.[4][5] Both nations also has agreed to establish cooperations in maritime and tourism sectors, which includes shipping merchant and cruise tourism.[6]

Notes

  1. ↑ "Dubes RI di Yunani: Indonesia Masih Punya Banyak Pekerjaan Rumah" (in Indonesian). Republika Online. 14 September 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Indonesian embassy in Athens". Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Greek embassy in Jakarta". Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "Pemerintah Indonesia Tandatangani Perjanjian Hubungan Udara dengan Yunani" (in Indonesian). Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Indonesia dan Yunani Jalin Kerja Sama Penerbangan" (in Indonesian). Tempo. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Indonesia-Yunani Tingkatkan Kerjasama Maritim dan Pariwisata" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. Retrieved 19 April 2014.

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