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The Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade held a Diplomatic Reception to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia and the Indonesian Armed Forces on Thursday (05/10). The Indonesian Ambassador to Serbia, Mochammad Chandra Widya Yudha, in his official statement on Saturday (7/10) said that Indonesia-Serbia cooperation is not only reflected in the increase of trade, but includes strengthening political relations, cultural exchange and educational cooperation.

In this Diplomatic Reception, the Indonesian Language, Indonesian Culture and Indonesian Arts were introduced to the people of Siberia by presenting choir groups, dance studios and gamelan groups. Quoted from the website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the reception was attended by strategic partners including high-ranking Serbian officials, among others, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivica Dacic, Minister of Regional Development, Edin Djerlek, Heads of Representatives and diplomatic circles as well as international organizations, business circles, other working partners and friends of Indonesia in Serbia.

The website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that in the first half of 2023, Indonesia-Serbia cooperation experienced an increase in various sectors, one of which was an increase in trade volume of 227 percent. The collaboration between the two countries also resulted in the inauguration of the document "The First Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade" as UNESCO's Memory of the World. In addition, Serbia's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in South East Asia (TAC) reflects Serbia's recognition of the ASEAN principles and values promoted in Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023.