Bulgaria–Indonesia relations
Encyclopedia
Bulgaria-Indonesia relations are foreign relations between Bulgaria
and Indonesia
.
since October 1958 and Indonesia has had an embassy in Sofia
since 1960.
In September 2003, Bulgaria and Indonesia's respective president
s pledged agreement on combating international terrorism
In 2004 The Bulgarian news agency, BTA
, set up a cooperative relationship with Indonesia's ANTARA
. In 2005 Bulgaria sent USD 82,000 worth of medicine to Indonesia after the tsunami of December 26, 2004. Also in 2004 Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy talked to Noer Hasan Wirajuda, Indonesia's Foreign Minister
and they agreed that Bulgaria and Indonesia should boost their bilateral cooperation.
for the victims of the earthquake. Disaster Management Minister Emel Etem said that the country would donate medicines, 50 tents and mattresses, 1,500 blankets.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
and Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
.
History
Bulgaria was among the States that recognized Indonesia's independence since its Proclamation of Independence on August 17, 1945. The two countries established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1956. Bulgaria has had an embassy in JakartaJakarta
Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Officially known as the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta, it is located on the northwest coast of Java, has an area of , and a population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre...
since October 1958 and Indonesia has had an embassy in Sofia
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
since 1960.
Agreements
In June 2003, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on trade.In September 2003, Bulgaria and Indonesia's respective president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
s pledged agreement on combating international terrorism
In 2004 The Bulgarian news agency, BTA
Bulgarian News Agency
The Bulgarian News Agency is the national news agency of Bulgaria. It was founded in 1898 through a decree of Knyaz Ferdinand of Bulgaria during the government of Konstantin Stoilov....
, set up a cooperative relationship with Indonesia's ANTARA
ANTARA
ANTARA is the official news agency of the government of Indonesia. It was founded on 13 December 1937 by Adam Malik, Soemanang, AM Sipahoetar and Pandoe Kartawigoena...
. In 2005 Bulgaria sent USD 82,000 worth of medicine to Indonesia after the tsunami of December 26, 2004. Also in 2004 Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy talked to Noer Hasan Wirajuda, Indonesia's Foreign Minister
Foreign minister
A Minister of Foreign Affairs, or foreign minister, is a cabinet minister who helps form the foreign policy of a sovereign state. The foreign minister is often regarded as the most senior ministerial position below that of the head of government . It is often granted to the deputy prime minister in...
and they agreed that Bulgaria and Indonesia should boost their bilateral cooperation.
Humanitarian aid
Following the May 28, 2006 earthquake in Indonesia, Bulgaria sent humanitarian aid of 160,000 levaBulgarian lev
The lev is the currency of Bulgaria. It is divided in 100 stotinki . In archaic Bulgarian the word "lev" meant "lion".It is speculated that Bulgaria, as a member of the European Union will adopt the Euro in 2015 .- First lev, 1881–1952 :...
for the victims of the earthquake. Disaster Management Minister Emel Etem said that the country would donate medicines, 50 tents and mattresses, 1,500 blankets.
See also
- Foreign relations of BulgariaForeign relations of BulgariaBulgaria has generally good foreign relations with its neighbours and has proved to be a constructive force in the region under socialist and democratic governments alike. Promoting regional stability, Bulgaria hosted a Southeast European Foreign Ministers meeting in July 1996, and an OSCE...
- Foreign relations of IndonesiaForeign relations of IndonesiaSince independence, Indonesian foreign relations have adhered to a "free and active" foreign policy, seeking to play a role in regional affairs commensurate with its size and location but avoiding involvement in conflicts among major powers...
- Diplomatic missions of BulgariaDiplomatic missions of BulgariaThis is a list of diplomatic missions of Bulgaria, excluding honorary consulates.-Europe:** Tirana ** Vienna ** Minsk ** Brussels ** Sarajevo ** Zagreb ** Prague...
- Diplomatic missions of IndonesiaDiplomatic missions of IndonesiaThis is a list of diplomatic missions of Indonesia, excluding honorary consulates. Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country, holds significant diplomatic weight in Southeast Asia, the Non-Aligned Movement and within the Islamic world.-Europe:...