Indonesia–Jordan relations

Jordan and Indonesia established diplomatic relations in 1950. Both are Muslim majority countries — despite the challenges — wishes to promote and projects the Islamic values of tolerance, justice and equality. Both nations often share similar stances upon issues in the Middle East, such as the Syrian Civil War and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.[1] Economy and trade relations are also particularly important, currently Indonesia is Jordan's largest trade partner in ASEAN.[2] Jordan has an embassy in Jakarta, while Indonesia has an embassy in Amman that is also accredited to Palestine. Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Indonesia–Jordan relations
Map indicating locations of Indonesia and Jordan

Indonesia
Jordan

History

Since 1950, both nations enjoys close and cordial relations.[1] Both nations saw each counterpart geopolitics potential, as Indonesia saw Jordan as their gate to enter Israel and Palestine, while Jordan also saw Indonesian geopolitical importance in Southeast Asian region. Traditionally, Jordan serves as the gate for Indonesian Muslim and Christian pilgrims wishing to visit the holy sites in Palestine and Israel.[3]

Cooperations

In June 2009, the governments of Indonesia and Jordan have signed a memorandum of understanding on the placement and protection of the Indonesian migrant workers employed in Jordan. There are around 30,000 Indonesians working in formal and informal sectors in Jordan.[4] King Abdullah Bin Al Hussein of Jordania visited Jakarta on February 26, 2014 and met Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Both nations expressing their interest to forge a cooperation in defence industry.[5]

Trade and investment

The trade volume between Indonesia and Jordan from January to November 2013 stood at US$438.59 million, with a US$148.96 million surplus for Jordan.[1] Jordan also has expressed their interest to invest in phosphate fertilizer sector by planning to build a phosphate factory in East Kalimantan and investing in PT Pupuk Kaltim.[6]

Notes
  1. Bagus BT Saragih (February 23, 2014). "King of Jordan to meet with SBY in Jakarta on Wednesday". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  2. Maya Sofia, Nila Chrisna Yulika (February 24, 2014). "Tingkatkan Kerjasama, Raja Yordania Kunjungi Indonesia, Indonesia merupakan mitra dagang terbesar Yordania di ASEAN" (in Indonesian). Viva news. Archived from the original on 10 March 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  3. Wahyuni Kamah. "Jordan - a 'hospitable' gate for Indonesians". Civil Society Organizations in Jordan. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  4. Ni Komang Erviani (June 29, 2009). "RI and Jordan sign MOU on migrant workers". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  5. Dwifantya Aquina, Nila Chrisna Yulika (February 26, 2014). "Yordania Ingin Jalin Kerja Sama Pertahanan dengan RI, Kerja sama pertahanan itu salah satunya terkait alutsista" (in Indonesian). Viva news. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  6. Dwifantya Aquina, Nila Chrisna Yulika (February 26, 2014). "Investasi Pupuk, Yordania akan Bangun Pabrik di Kaltim, Nilai investasi Yordania sebesar US$200 juta otomatis akan bertambah" (in Indonesian). Viva news. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
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