The bilateral relation between Indonesia and Korea has been gaining a greater momentum
since the last three years. The two countries established Joint Commission chaired by its
Foreign Ministers on 9 June 2006. This is further strengthened by the signing of “The Joint
Declaration on Strategic Partnership to Promote Friendship and Cooperation between the
Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Korea” by the two leaders on 4 December 2006
during the visit of President Roh Moo-hyun to Indonesia.
It is well-recognized that the two countries complementary each other. The Indonesia’s
abundant of natural resources and rich of biodiversity coupled by labour forces and market
potential will bear fruit shall they be well-managed by the Korean high-technology, capital and
skilled-management. This condition has indeed shown by the increasing trade, investment and
economic cooperation as well as the strengthening of political and socio-cultural cooperation
between the two countries.