His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and President of the Republic of Indonesia Goku Widodo held a formal talks at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, Jakarta, on ways to strengthen the friendly relations and cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia. In addition to a number of regional and international issues of common concern.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the aspects and opportunities of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of investment, economic, cultural, developmental and agricultural, in addition to many vital aspects that are of interest to the two countries and prospects for their future development.
The two sides also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest and the repercussions of developments in the region and exchanged views on them.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: "The visit of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the friendly Republic of Indonesia in 1990 reflected the great importance that the UAE leadership attaches to the UAE- And has represented a platform for the development of these relations over the past years, and there is an Emirati vision to further develop these relations during the next phase. "
"The UAE has a strong interest in strengthening relations and partnerships with Indonesia in many important and vital areas, especially in the fields of oil, gas, renewable energy, agriculture, tourism, investment and other fields," he said, adding that "economic relations between the two countries have many opportunities and elements Development and prosperity, which is important to invest during the coming period to further strengthen the development links; for the good and development of the two countries and the two friendly peoples.
For his part, the Indonesian president expressed his confidence that the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to his country strongly supports the strong relations between the two countries and promotes cooperation and joint work between the UAE and Indonesia.
He also stressed his country's keenness to strengthen its relations with the United Arab Emirates and develop them to new horizons of cooperation and bilateral partnership that serve the objectives of building, development and progress in both countries.
The Indonesian president called on UAE investors to take advantage of existing investment opportunities in Indonesia and focus on economic, commercial and agricultural projects, stressing the strong political will of his government to encourage investment and create the right environment for its support.
The two sides stressed the keenness of the two countries to expand the horizons and areas of cooperation and joint work between them and to diversify them to meet the requirements of the current and future stage. This is in light of the great potential and opportunities for growth in the two countries 'relations, particularly in the fields of investment, technology, agriculture and food security, as well as the common political will of the two friendly countries' leaderships.
They stressed the importance of consolidating and spreading the values of tolerance, cooperation and co-existence among the peoples of the world to enjoy security, stability and progress, stressing the need for the international community to redouble its efforts to achieve peace and security in the region and the world.
His Highness arrived in Jakarta on a state visit to the friendly Republic of Indonesia, where he was at the forefront of his future at Suakarno Hatta International Airport, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Goku Widodo.
When the convoy of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the Bougour Palace - accompanied by cavalry, military and popular teams to celebrate the visit - an official reception ceremony was held for the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia.
The UAE and the Republic of Indonesia have long-standing relations that precede the date of the formal launch of diplomatic relations in 1976. The two countries enjoy strong, developed and promising political, economic and cultural relations, while tolerance is one of the most common features of the two countries' experiences.
The Indonesian embassy in Abu Dhabi opened on 28 October 1978 at the Chargé d'affaires level until March 29, 1993, when it appointed its first ambassador to the UAE and opened in 2004 a consulate in Dubai.
The UAE and Indonesia are true models of tolerance. Indonesia has successfully smoothed the ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity of the republic, which consists of an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands with populations of more than 700 languages serving opportunities for development. Which has been provided by the UAE through the containment of more than 200 nationalities on their land, which have the rights and duties to ensure their peaceful coexistence before the UAE becomes one of the most important centers of tolerance in the region by hosting many events and conferences and launching several initiatives related to the promotion and dissemination of Home tolerance in the world.
On the economic level, Abu Dhabi and Jakarta agree on the importance of strengthening economic partnership between the two countries, especially in the sectors of trade, energy, business and infrastructure investment. In addition, the promotion of cooperative projects in the sectors of higher education, culture, tourism, agriculture and maritime transport, security issues and food security Science, technology, finance and social culture as well as employment.
Indonesia hopes to attract UAE investors through bilateral meetings and joint committees, focusing on the energy, mineral wealth, financial services, real estate, construction and construction sectors amid encouraging investment and investment facilities.
In 2003, Indonesia opened a trade promotion office in the country, an investment promotion office opened in 2010, and the United Arab Emirates embassy was opened in Jakarta on June 10, 1991.
The tourism sector in Indonesia is one of the most promising sectors. The number of Emiratis who have come to Indonesia for tourism is 7,081, while Indonesia is seeking to double this number by increasing tourism promotion opportunities for Emiratis and diversifying tourism and promotional programs for further attraction.
As part of the support and assistance of the Indonesian people, the UAE Red Crescent Authority opened its office in Jakarta in 1997 to provide support in areas affected by natural disasters. The UAE established a consular services office in Jakarta in August 2014 and was officially inaugurated on 30 October 2014 with the aim of Providing excellent and fast electronic consular services, especially in the field of sending Indonesian manpower to the country.
Mohammed bin Zayed is planting a tree to symbolize the roots of relations between the two countries
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, accompanied by President Goku Widodo of the Republic of Indonesia, toured the gardens of the Bougour Presidential Palace, which surrounds the palace with 341 species of trees and plants and 591 gazelles living throughout the palace. In addition to many fountains and lotus flower ponds.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Indonesian President planted a tree in the palace garden to mark the depth and root of the relations between the two countries.
"I was pleased to visit the friendly Republic of Indonesia and meet with its President, Goku Widodo," he said. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome and warm hospitality. The friendship and cooperation between our two countries strong and strong, and wish them further development and development in the future for the benefit of the two countries and the two friendly peoples. "
The tree, which was planted by His Highness, is called Damar, a kind of coniferous and Indonesian origin. It is famous for extracting its juices and its use for the production of gum. It is considered a huge tree with a height of 65 meters and a leg size of 1.5 meters.
Agreements and memorandums of understanding between the two countries
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Indonesian President witnessed the exchange and signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding between the two countries, including:
■ Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Investment.
■ Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a joint consular committee.
■ Memorandum of Understanding for Defense Cooperation.
■ Memorandum of understanding in the field of fisheries.
■ Memorandum on the Amendment of the Avoidance of Double Taxation Convention.
■ Cooperation Agreement on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters.
■ Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tourism.
■ Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in cultural fields.
■ Memorandum of Understanding in Industry.
■ A comprehensive strategic framework agreement in the field of refining and petrochemicals, retail and marketing of LPG and LNG trading.
■ Memorandum of Understanding between Mubadala and Chandri Moderni.
■ Memorandum of Understanding between DP World and Masbion Group.
Cooperation in spreading tolerance
The UAE and the Republic of Indonesia agreed on the importance of spreading the concept of tolerance from an early date. In 2015, they issued a joint communique concluding a visit by the Indonesian President Goku Widodo to the UAE, stressing that achieving peace, security and stability in the world requires the dissemination of the correct image of Islam, To all peoples of different races, cultures and religions.
The two sides also stressed the need to continue their efforts for further bilateral cooperation to reach wider fields within the framework of the distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries and after the progress made by the two sides in this cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1976.