"Until Gaza finds peace, it is impossible for other countries in the region to achieve stability,"
"Until Gaza finds peace, it is impossible for other countries in the region to achieve stability,"
President Erdoğan stated in a joint press conference with Indonesian President Subianto, saying, "Until Gaza finds peace, and the Palestinians find peace, it is impossible for the other countries in the region to achieve stability."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was in Bogor, Indonesia for official talks, held a joint press conference following his one-on-one and inter-delegation meetings and the signing ceremony of agreements with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Recalling that he visited Indonesia in 2022 for the G20 Leaders' Summit, President Erdoğan noted that he was in the country today for the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
"OUR HISTORICAL AND HUMANITARIAN TIES WITH INDONESIA DATE BACK 400 YEARS"
Expressing his gratitude to President Subianto and Indonesian authorities for their warm hospitality, President Erdoğan said, "This year, we are marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations. However, our historical and humanitarian ties with Indonesia go back 400 years. Inspired by this strong closeness, we crowned our relations with the Strategic Partnership we declared in 2011. With today's council meeting, we have institutionalized our relations even further."
In his talks with President Subianto and during the inter-delegation consultations, President Erdoğan stated that they comprehensively addressed the bilateral relations between the two countries, adding, "We also exchanged views on current regional and global issues, especially Palestine and Syria."
In this context, President Erdoğan noted that 13 memorandums of understanding were signed in various areas such as energy, agriculture, trade, defense industry, communication, and education.
"WE PLACE IMPORTANCE ON DIVERSIFYING OUR ECONOMIC RELATIONS"
President Erdoğan announced that they adopted a comprehensive joint statement that will guide the future of bilateral relations with Indonesian President Subianto. He said, "We reviewed the existing projects in the defense industry and additional cooperation opportunities. In our discussions, we explored the steps we can take to raise our trade volume to 10 billion dollars and make it more balanced. We place importance on diversifying our economic relations in the fields of health, construction, energy, food, and halal products. Specifically, we want to see our construction companies, which have signed successful global projects, involved in the construction of Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara."
President Erdoğan, emphasizing the importance of strengthening human ties between Turkey and Indonesia, two tourism countries, said, "We highlighted the need to increase the number of flights by our flagship airlines. Last year, 203,000 tourists visited our country from Indonesia, and about 50,000 tourists visited Indonesia from our country. While these figures are encouraging, they are below our potential."
President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure at the growing interest of Indonesian youth in Turkish scholarships, stating, "We see each of the approximately 5,000 Indonesian brothers who have studied in our country as cultural ambassadors. The Yunus Emre Institute, Maarif Foundation, and TİKA will continue to contribute to our cooperation in these areas."
Stating that they are determined to develop relations with ASEAN and its members, President Erdoğan expressed confidence in Indonesia's support for strengthening Turkey's cooperation with ASEAN, as Indonesia hosts the ASEAN Secretariat.
"PRAISING INDONESIA'S STANCE ON THE PALESTINE ISSUE"
President Erdoğan informed that they had agreed to increase relations in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, G20, MIKTA, D-8, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. He said, "We appreciate Indonesia's stance on the Palestine issue. In the upcoming period, we will continue to work with Indonesia in the reconstruction of Gaza and the defense of the Palestinian cause. I want to emphasize once again, the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on the 1967 borders, cannot be delayed any longer. Any step, proposal, or project that undermines this is, in our view, illegitimate, and it means more conflict, more bloodshed, and more instability. Until Gaza finds peace, and the Palestinians find peace, it is impossible for other countries in the region to achieve stability. The total damage caused by Israel's 15-month-long attacks is approaching 100 billion dollars. Let us not forget, in law, the principle is that damage must be collected from the party responsible."
President Erdoğan concluded with his hope that the consultations and decisions made would lead to positive outcomes.
INDONESIAN PRESIDENT SUBIANTO: "WE ARE DETERMINED TO STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDONESIA AND TURKEY"
In his speech, Indonesian President Subianto said, "Indonesia and Turkey have had relations for centuries, and our ties have been strong since the Ottoman era," recalling the organization of the Turkey-Indonesia High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting.
"We are determined to strengthen the partnership between Indonesia and Turkey," said President Subianto, noting that many issues were discussed to ensure the welfare and order of both nations.
Indonesian President Subianto, stating that both countries are determined to reach the set target in the trade and economy sectors, mentioned that Turkey and Indonesia have a balanced relationship. He added, "We want to provide more support to the defense industry cooperation efforts between Indonesia and Turkey."
President Subianto also emphasized that cooperation on Palestine will continue, and the two-state solution is supported.
AGREEMENTS SIGNED BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES
In the presence of President Erdoğan and Indonesian President Subianto, several agreements were signed between the two countries.
In this context, the "Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medical Sciences between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia" was signed by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono.
The "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Energy and Natural Resources between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia" was signed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar and Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.
The "Letter of Intent on Investment Promotion and Facilitation between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia" was signed by Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır and Indonesian Minister of Investment and Mineral Processing Rosan Perkasa Roeslani.
Minister Kacır and Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of an Industry Cooperation Joint Committee between the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia."
The "Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia" was signed by Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı and Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman.
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and Indonesian Minister of Trade Budi Santoso signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on the Development of Cooperation in Trade between the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia."
The "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Higher Education between the Higher Education Council of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia" was signed by Higher Education Council President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar and Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro.
President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş and Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Religious Services and Religious Education between the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia."
A "Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement between the Presidency of Defense Industries of the Republic of Turkey and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia" was signed by Haluk Görgün, President of the Presidency of Defense Industries, and Sjafrie Shamsuddin, Minister of Defense of Indonesia.
A "Joint Production Agreement for the Export of Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar AKINCI" was signed between Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of BAYKAR, and Norman Joesoef, founder of Republikorp.
Furthermore, the "Cooperation Agreement between Anadolu Agency (AA) and the Indonesian News Agency (ANTARA)" was signed by Serdar Karagöz, Chairman and General Manager of AA, and Akhmad Munir, President of ANTARA.
The "Memorandum of Understanding in the Field of Radio between TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) and LPP RRI (Public Broadcasting Radio of the Republic of Indonesia)" was signed by Mehmet Zahid Sobacı, General Manager of TRT, and I Hendrasmo, Chairman of the Board of LPP RRI.
TRT General Manager Sobacı and Iman Brotoseno, Chairman of the Board of Indonesia's Public Television Network (TVRI), signed the "Cooperation Protocol between TRT (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) and TVRI (Indonesia's Public Television Network)."
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN PRESENTED TOGG TO INDONESIAN PRESIDENT SUBIANTO
President Erdoğan presented Turkey's domestic electric car, Togg, to Indonesian President Subianto. President Erdoğan gifted a "Pamukkale white" colored Togg to President Subianto. The two leaders took a photo in front of the Togg.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN ATTENDED A LUNCH HOSTED IN HIS HONOR BY INDONESIAN PRESIDENT SUBIANTO
President Erdoğan attended the official luncheon hosted by Indonesian President Subianto at the Bogor Presidential Palace. In his speech during the meal, President Erdoğan thanked Indonesian President Subianto for the warm and kind hospitality. He mentioned that this year, they had met on several occasions, exchanging views on many issues, both bilateral and global, as two friends and brothers.
President Erdoğan stated, "I am very pleased to see Indonesia, which I last visited in November 2022 to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, growing and developing each time."
INVITATION TO THE 4TH ANTALYA DIPLOMACY FORUM
President Erdoğan emphasized his belief that under the leadership of Indonesian President Subianto, Indonesia will enter the world's top 10 largest economies within 10 years, saying, "We have just completed the first meeting of our High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. Inshallah, I look forward to welcoming you to the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which will be held from April 11-13."
Regarding the gift of Turkey's domestic electric car, Togg, to Indonesian President Subianto, President Erdoğan expressed, "It would make us happy for you to accept Togg as a symbol of the friendship and brotherhood between our countries. May Allah bless our solidarity and love, and I wish you a blessed Ramadan, which we will meet on March 1st."