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The Iranian Embassy in Indonesia held the 39th anniversary of the Victory of Islamic Revolution of Iran in Jakarta, recently. Indonesian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Rudiantara, in his speech said that Indonesia and Iran have established friendship and social-cultural relations for a long time. Communities from both countries have been involved in trade and teaching of Islam activities. The kinship relationship between the two countries is getting stronger since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1950. In the future, Indonesia and Iran will further explore and strengthen relations between the two countries.

“Over the last few years, there have been several exchanges of visits between high-ranking officials, as well as numerous signings of documents of cooperation. The visit of President Hassan Rousani of Iran to Indonesia in 2015 and President Joko Widodo’s visit to Tehran, Iran, in 2016 have renewed both countries` commitment to strengthen their bilateral relations at the highest level, encouraged by the enormous potential of the two countries. This must be explored further,” Rudiantara said.

Minister Rudiantara further said that Iran and Indonesia should work together in eliminating trade barriers and bringing the business communities of the two countries closer. The implementation of Comprehensive Joint Plans allows both countries to explore cooperation in the energy sector such as oil and gas, electricity, and renewable energy products. On the same occasion, Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia Valliolah Mohammadi said the relations between Indonesia and Iran continues to move to a better direction. Both countries have established relationship for 67 years and it will increase in the future. (VOI/Sekar/AHM)