Türkiye's Foreign Minister Fidan arrives in Indonesia

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday for official talks with Indonesian officials, with his counterpart Sugiono welcoming him at the start of a visit focused on deepening bilateral cooperation during the Turkish minister's Asia-Pacific tour.

Expanding cooperation

During meetings with senior Indonesian officials, Fidan is expected to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The talks will focus on boosting trade and defense ties while addressing regional and global security challenges, according to diplomatic sources. The visit comes as part of the Turkish minister's broader Asia-Pacific tour.

Historical ties

Türkiye was among the first countries to recognize Indonesia's independence in the immediate post-war period, with formal diplomatic relations established in 1950. The Turkish Embassy in Jakarta opened its doors seven years later, cementing a partnership that has spanned more than seven decades of continuous engagement.

Strategic council

The High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council between Türkiye and Indonesia was established in 2022 during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Bali on the occasion of the G-20 leaders' summit. This institutional mechanism represents the highest level of bilateral consultation between the two nations, designed to coordinate policy across multiple sectors including defense, economy, and regional security.