23-6-2023 (JAKARTA) Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has welcomed the opening of the Tanzanian Embassy in Indonesia, stating that this step reflects a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. During her attendance at the inauguration of the Tanzanian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday (22/6/2023), Minister Retno also emphasized Indonesia’s dedication to doing more in building a stronger relationship with Tanzania. “This includes preparations for high-level visits, both to the capital of Tanzania and to the capital of Indonesia,” said Retno.
This article was originally published on Kompas.com under the title “Tanzania Opens Embassy in Indonesia, Foreign Minister Welcomes It.” On Thursday, Tanzania officially inaugurated its embassy in Jakarta, marking 59 years of diplomatic relations with Indonesia. Tanzanian Ambassador to Indonesia, Macocha Tembele, stated that his country’s government decided to open the embassy in Jakarta due to the perceived enhancement of close ties with Indonesia. Previously, all Tanzanian affairs in Indonesia were represented by the Tanzanian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. “Now we have decided to move here because we understand that the relationship between Indonesia and Tanzania is deepening,” Tembele said during the inauguration event. “And we need to pay more attention to this relationship,” he added.
Tembele expressed that the current focus of the embassy in Indonesia is to enhance the relationship that has been established between the two countries since 1964. He mentioned several areas of cooperation that they aim to deepen with Indonesia, such as trade, agriculture, and investment.
