Ecuador–Indonesia relations refer to bilateral relations between Ecuador and Indonesia. Relations were established on 29 April 1980;[1] however, it was not until November 2004 that Ecuador established its embassy in Jakarta, and reciprocating 6 years later on November 11, 2010, that Indonesia finally opened its embassy in Quito.[2][3] Both countries are the members of Forum of East Asia-Latin America Cooperation and Non-Aligned Movement.
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History
editFrom 22 to 23 June 2012, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Quito and meet his counterpart President Rafael Correa of Ecuador. They also witnessed the signing of several memorandums of understanding between two nations. The visit was also meant to reciprocate the Ecuadorian president's visit to Indonesia back in November 2007.[4] The bilateral relations mainly in the energy sector, Ecuador has some oil and gas fields and offered Indonesia the opportunity to invest in the petroleum industry.[5] In 2013 the bilateral trade volume reached US$94.54 million with trade balance in favour to Indonesia with US$68.30 million surplusses.[6]
On 29 August 2022, Ecuador decided to improve bilateral cooperation with the 4th Bilateral Consultation Forum, which was conducted in-person in Jakarta. The Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, Ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso, led the Ecuadorian team, while Ambassador Ngurah Swajaya, the Director-General for American and European Affairs, led the Indonesian delegation. The two delegates expressed their appreciation for the strong bilateral ties that have persisted despite the COVID-19 pandemic, as evidenced by the rise in the value of bilateral trade, the reciprocal official visits between the two nations, and the signing of three agreements in the last two years pertaining to defense, counter-drug measures, and disaster risk management. The discussion covered topics of mutual interest on a regional and global scale, the advancement of ongoing collaborations, and the investigation of potential avenues for future cooperation in a variety of sectors.[7]
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edit- ^ "Diplomatic relations between Ecuador and Indonesia as of 29 Apr. 1980". United Nations Digital Library. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "The Opening of the Indonesian Embassy in Quito Is Believed to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. July 2, 2011. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Hubungan Diplomatik Indonesia-Ekuador" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Indonesia. Archived from the original on April 22, 2014. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ Aditia Maruli (June 23, 2012). "President Yudhoyono begins state visit to Ecuador". Antara News. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "RI, Ecuador to hold energy talks". The Jakarta Post. March 16, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Neraca Perdagangan Dengan Negara Mitra Dagang: Ekuador" (in Indonesian). Ministry of Trade of Republic of Indonesia. Retrieved April 22, 2014.
- ^ "Indonesia and Ecuador to Strengthen Cooperation in 4th Bilateral Consultation Forum". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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