Indonesia–Solomon Islands relations

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Indonesian–Solomon Islands relations

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Indonesia–Solomon Islands relations refer to foreign relations between Indonesia and the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands has opened their embassy in Jakarta since August 2014 with Salana Kalu appointed as ambassador,[1][2] while the Indonesian embassy in Port Moresby is accredited to the Solomon Islands.[3] Indonesia is a gateway for Pacific countries to enter the ASEAN and Asian region, while it wishes to increase its influence in the Pacific Islands region.[4] Both countries are the members of Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) where Indonesia is labeled as an associate state.[5]

## High level visits

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* Solomon Prime Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo visited Indonesia in August 2013.[6]
* Solomon Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele visited Indonesia in October 2024 on the occasion of the Inauguration of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.[7][8]

## Economic relations

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Bilateral trade relations saw an average annual increase of 17.28 percent [when?]. In 2012, the trade volume was at $15.88 million, with Indonesia posting a $9.1 million surplus.[9] The Solomon Islands also works with Indonesia in the fields of energy, fishing, development, media and culture.[10][11]

## Issues

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In 2016, bilateral relations worsen as during a United Nations General Assembly, Solomon Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare alleged the human rights violations in the Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua, while also pushing for the independence of the said provinces. The Solomon Islands addressed this issue together with Vanuatu, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Tonga. Indonesia strongly rejected this accusation and accused these countries of interfering with its domestic affairs and Indonesia's national sovereignty. Indonesia saw this statement as politically motivated to support separatist groups notorious for its terrorist attacks.[12] Indonesia in turn slams Solomon Islands and Vanuatu on their own domestic human rights problems.[13]

## See also

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* Foreign relations of Indonesia
* Foreign relations of Solomon Islands

## References

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1. ^ "Solomon Islands Embassy in Indonesia".
2. ^ "Our embassy in Jakarta opens". Solomon Star. 7 August 2014. Archived from the original on 3 November 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
3. ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea". Retrieved 29 October 2024.
4. ^ "Indonesia wants to strengthen relations". Solomon Star. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 3 August 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
5. ^ Liam Fox (25 June 2015). "Indonesia admitted to Melanesian Spearhead Group, West Papuan group given observer status". ABC. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
6. ^ Ina Parlina (13 August 2013). "Indonesia-Solomon Islands leaders talk about Papua". The Jakarta Post. Jakarta. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
7. ^ Mampioper, Dominggus (2024-10-18). "PM Kepulauan Solomon Hadiri Pelantikan Presiden RI Di Jakarta | Jubi Papua". jubi.id. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
8. ^ "H.E Salana Kalu Received PM Manele in Jakarta". Solomon Islands Government. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
9. ^ "Solomon Islands Prime Minister Makes First Visit to Indonesia". Jakarta Globe. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
10. ^ BeritaSatu.com. "RI-Kepulauan Solomon Sepakat Tingkatkan Kerja Sama Ekonomi". beritasatu.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
11. ^ Sari, Amanda Puspita. "RI dan Solomon Bahas Kerja Sama Agrikultur dan Pendidikan". internasional (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-06-10.
12. ^ "Indonesia accuses Pacific nations of 'misusing' the United Nations assembly after Papua criticisms". ABC News.
13. ^ "Jakarta slams Solomons and Vanuatu over human rights". RNZ. 27 June 2016.

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