Türkiye, Indonesia sign 13 agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Türkiye and Indonesia signed 13 agreements on a range of sectors, marking a significant step in their bilateral relations.

The agreements were signed in the presence of Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto following high-level discussions.

Agreements covering key sectors

The agreements span various fields, including health, energy, trade, and defense. Notable agreements include:

• Health and Medical Sciences Cooperation Agreement: Signed by Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Energy and Natural Resources: Signed by Türkiye’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar and Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
• Letter of Intent on Investment Promotion and Facilitation: Signed by Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir and Indonesia’s Minister of Investment and Raw Material Processing Rosan Perkasa Roeslani.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Agricultural Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli and Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir and Indonesia’s Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat and Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Higher Education Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Higher Education Council President Prof. Dr. Erol Ozvar and Indonesia’s Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Religious Affairs and Religious Education Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Directorate of Religious Affairs President Ali Erbas and Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar.

Defense and industry partnerships

The agreements also highlight cooperation in defense and industrial development:

• Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement: Signed by the head of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defense Industry Haluk Gorgun and Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Sjafrie Shamsuddin.
• Joint Production Agreement for Bayraktar TB3 and Bayraktar Akinci Exports: Signed between BAYKAR CEO Haluk Bayraktar and Republikorp Founder Norman Joesoef.

Media and communication agreements

Media cooperation was also addressed through agreements between state agencies:

• Cooperation Agreement Between Anadolu Agency (AA) and Indonesia’s News Agency (ANTARA): Signed by AA Chairman and CEO Serdar Karagoz and ANTARA Chairman Akhmad Munir.
• Memorandum of Understanding on Radio Broadcasting Cooperation: Signed by Türkiye’s Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) Director-General Mehmet Zahid Sobaci and Indonesia’s Public Radio Broadcasting Corporation (LPP RRI) Chairman I Hendrasmo.
• Cooperation Protocol Between TRT and Indonesia’s National Public Television Network (TVRI): Signed by TRT Director-General Mehmet Zahid Sobaci and TVRI Chairman Iman Brotoseno.