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Deepening diplomatic ties through education partnerships
The education partnership between Indonesia and New Zealand dates back to the early days of the Colombo Plan, which Indonesia first joined in 1953.
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ew Zealand’s relationship with Indonesia is one of our oldest and closest in Southeast Asia, with 2018 marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between our two nations.
Indonesia has always been considered a natural partner for New Zealand, given the largely complimentary economic relationship shared between our countries. However, trade has not been the only area of collaboration in our long-standing relationship, with ties in areas of education and security also being forged almost immediately after independence.
The education partnership between Indonesia and New Zealand dates back to the early days of the Colombo Plan, which Indonesia first joined in 1953.
Under the Colombo Plan, New Zealand implemented a number of technical aid initiatives, such as a technical trade training center and short-term training courses for Indonesian dental nurses and dentists. New Zealand also dispatched teachers to assist with English language programs at teachers’ colleges in Indonesia.
