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Furthering Indonesia-Sweden good relations
Sweden is one of the most advanced countries in Europe for start-ups. The city of Stockholm, for example, is a city of unicorns. Sweden is one of the most innovative countries worldwide with a well-established “triple helix” approach.
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The royal palace in central Stockholm. (Shutterstock/Mikael Damkier)
W
ith Indonesia and Sweden celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations next year, they are enjoying steady and growing relations as well as sharing a common vision for a peaceful and prosperous world.
The two countries have similarities in their respective foreign policy, contributing toward United Nations peacekeeping operations and just and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis based on a two-state solution.
In the years to come, the two countries are looking to deepen their cooperation on the foundation of a shared belief in democracy, respect for human rights, gender equality and promotion of world peace.
Both countries have increasingly played a prominent role on the global stage. Working against a backdrop of sharp polarization, breaches of international norms and weakening support for multilateralism, Indonesia and Sweden are actively working together for world peace.
The Swedish king and queen’s state visit to Indonesia in 2017 presented a huge opportunity and had positive effects for the business sector. During the visit, the king, ministers and 35 Swedish business leaders took part in the Indonesia-Sweden Executive Forum, in which they discussed digitization, infrastructure and opportunity for doing business.
For the future, the two countries are looking to strengthen their economic ties in the fields of investment, energy, environment, transportation and creative economy.
The state visit also saw the signing of three agreements in several areas, creative industries and transportation, including air navigation and airports. Several other agreements were also signed separately, namely cooperation in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and science parks and education.
