Finland–Indonesia relations

Finland and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1954. Finland has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Helsinki.

History

The historical relations between two nations has begun prior to the formation of Republic of Indonesia. Back on September 3, 1923, Finland established its honorary consul in Batavia (now Jakarta), Dutch East Indies, and formalized on March 31, 1927. Following the end of Indonesian National Revolution, on February 10, 1950, Finland recognized Indonesian sovereignty, and the two countries established diplomatic relations on September 6, 1954. From this time, the Finnish embassy in New Delhi was also appointed for Indonesia until May 1, 1974, when Finland finally opened its embassy in Jakarta. In 1976, Indonesia reciprocally established its own embassy in Helsinki.

In August 2005, Martti Ahtisaari of Finland helped to end 30 years of fighting between Acehanese rebels and the Indonesian government. He initiated and mediated a crisis management initiative that successfully led to a peace agreement signed in Helsinki followed seven months of negotiations.

Cooperation

Finland and Indonesia has agreed to forge a partnership in energy and environment sector and also to promote cooperation and development for renewable and clean energy.

The partnership between Finland and Indonesia covers some sectors, including education, technology, renewable energy, environment, economy and trade.

Resident diplomatic missions

• Finland has an embassy in Jakarta.
• Indonesia has an embassy in Helsinki.

See also

• Foreign relations of Finland
• Foreign relations of Indonesia

References

External links

• Embassy of Finland in Jakarta, Indonesia
• Embassy of Indonesia in Helsinki, Finland

1. Foreign relations of Finland
2. Foreign relations of Indonesia
3. Finland–Russia relations
4. Indonesia–United States relations
5. Indonesia–Russia relations
6. Indonesia–Malaysia relations
7. Cambodia–Indonesia relations
8. Indonesia–Israel relations
9. Finland–Japan relations
10. China–Indonesia relations
11. Indonesia–Taiwan relations
12. Indonesia–Netherlands relations
13. India–Indonesia relations
14. Indonesia–United Kingdom relations
15. Indonesia–Palestine relations
16. France–Indonesia relations
17. Australia–Indonesia relations
18. Indonesia–European Union relations
19. Finland–France relations
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