Afghanistan–Indonesia relations

Afghanistan-Indonesia relations

Afghanistan
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Afghanistan–Indonesia relations refers to the bilateral relations of Afghanistan and Indonesia. The relationship between two nations is mostly founded on common religious solidarity, as Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim majority country, and Afghanistan is also a Muslim majority country. Indonesia has expressed its commitment to support and assist the rebuilding of Post-Taliban Afghanistan in various sectors, including technical training, infrastructure, women’s empowerment, higher education and diplomat training.[1] Indonesia has an embassy in Kabul, while Afghanistan has an embassy in Jakarta. Both nations are full member of Non-Aligned Movement and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

History

Afghanistan was among early countries that recognized the Republic of Indonesia after the revolution ended in 1949. Afghanistan and Indonesia officially established diplomatic relations in 1954, in the same year Afghanistan established its embassy in Jakarta.[2] The first treaty of friendship between Afghanistan and Indonesia was signed on April 24, 1955.

Popular opinion in Indonesia condemned the Soviet invasion in Afghanistan (1979-1989), in solidarity Indonesia took part in 1980 Summer Olympics boycott protesting Moscow on its military involvements in the country.

On November 10, 2012 a new treaty of friendship was signed to promotes cooperation in political, economic and trade, academic, education and cultural sectors. To assist Afghanistan in education sector and capacity buildings, Indonesia agreed to recruiting more Afghan students to study in Indonesian universities, training Afghan teachers and lecturers, and training Afghan national police in public order, traffic management and criminal investigation.[3]

State visits

Indonesian first president Sukarno visited Afghanistan in 1961.[2] On November 2012, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai visited Indonesia to attend the fifth Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Illegal immigrants

After the US-led war in Afghanistan, Indonesia faces tides of Afghan illegal immigrants problems. Afghanistan refugees had fled the turmoil in their country, and using Indonesia as stepping-stone on their attempt to reach Australia. Over the years, scores of Afghan illegal migrants were caught and detented in Indonesia, some has been repatriated back to Afghanistan.[4] Afghanistan is included in Indonesia's immigration red list. Because of security reasons, Afghanistan is among 13 countries whose citizens are required to provide specific documents to enter Indonesia.[5]

External links

References

  1. ↑ Desy Nurhayati (November 10, 2012). "Indonesia, Afghanistan invigorate relationship". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 Khairisa Ferida (15 August 2012). "Dubes Afghanistan: Hubungan RI-Afghanistan Penuh Sejarah" (in Indonesian). Okezone.com. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  3. ↑ "Afghanistan, Indonesia relations to be expanded". Bakhtar News. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "Indonesia: Gov't claims it is unable to stem tide of illegals". Illegal Immigration News. May 18, 2009. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
  5. ↑ Nani Afrida (December 15, 2011). "Afghanistan and Indonesia to strengthen relationship". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 12 June 2013.
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