Thai-RI relations in 1999-2000<\/p>\n
On the auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Thai-
\nIndonesian diplomatic relations, on Nov. 25, 1999, on behalf of
\nthe Indonesian Government, Dr. I Gede Ngurah Anom, Director-
\nGeneral for Culture handed over, to the Thai Ambassador, two
\nportraits of Their Majesties the King and Queen, which were among
\nthe masterpieces painted in 1961 by the late renowned Indonesian
\nartist, Raden Basuki Abdullah.<\/p>\n
The two portraits were subsequently presented to His Majesty
\nthe King on His 72nd Birthday Anniversary. This signified the
\ngesture of goodwill and friendship of the Republic of Indonesia
\ntoward our beloved King which were greatly appreciated by the
\nloyal Thai citizens.<\/p>\n
On Oct. 30, 2000, Prof. Dr. H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol
\nwas an official Guest of the Indonesian Government in Jakarta, to
\nofficiate the Executive Seminar on Environmental Toxicology
\njointly organized by Chulabhorn Research Institute, Thailand and
\nEnvironmental Impact Management Agency of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
Intercountry visits<\/p>\n
No less than three times has President Abdurrahman Wahid been
\nto Thailand, in one year. On one occasion, he had an audience
\nwith His Majesty King Bhumipol Adulyadej.<\/p>\n
Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab has paid several
\nvisits to Thailand, while his counterpart, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan,
\nMinister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand has reciprocated
\naccordingly. Exchanges of visit and bilateral discussions were
\nalso made by other concerned ministers of both countries.<\/p>\n
The Commanders of the Armed Forces of the two countries have
\nmade reciprocal visits; joint exercises and trainings were
\norganized by the two armies, in Indonesia and Thailand.<\/p>\n
Having set up the first \"Thai Room\" at the Museum of North
\nSumatra and the first \"Indonesian corner\" at Thaksin University's
\nKoh Yo Museum, Songkhla province, it was further agreed, on the
\nreciprocal basis, to establish a second \"Thai Room\" at the
\nNational Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Several Thai Films Festivals jointly organized by the Thai
\nEmbassy and Indonesian organizers, in Jakarta and Yogyakarta,
\nhave been tremendously successful.<\/p>\n
Language studies<\/p>\n
Having assigned Thai diplomats to teach Thai language at the
\nUniversity of Indonesia's School of Letters from September to
\nDecember 2000, a Thai lecturer from Srinakarinwirot University
\nhas accepted the Embassy's invitation and is currently giving
\nThai language course at the School.<\/p>\n
The first essay competition, organized by the Embassy, on the
\ntopic related to Thai-Indonesian relations has attracted over 119
\nIndonesian students, of which the four winning students were
\ninvited to participate in an educational and cultural tour of
\nThailand from Aug. 8 to Aug. 14, 2000.<\/p>\n
Following the visits of Thai and Indonesian Governors
\nconcerned, several Letters of Intent were signed in 2000
\nexpressing the common desire to establish sister-city relations
\nbetween Jakarta\/Bangkok and North Sumatra\/Songkhla, while other
\nsimilar undertakings are in the making, hence the broadening
\ncontacts between various provinces in the cultural and commercial
\nfields are to be materialized by next year.<\/p>\n
Business contacts<\/p>\n
In August 2000, the Thai Embassy and North Sumatra Chamber of
\nCommerce and Industry jointly led 40 Indonesian businesspeople
\nfrom North Sumatra and Riau provinces to visit southern Thailand
\nand Bangkok, to explore business and trade opportunities. The
\nparticipating Indonesian businesspeople had contacts with their
\nThai counterparts in the fields of fisheries, agribusiness, spare
\nparts for vehicles, etc.<\/p>\n
Having initially agreed on a draft Agreement between Thailand
\nand Indonesia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the
\nPrevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, it
\nis hoped that when it becomes a formal Agreement, it will further
\ncontribute to mutual economic interests, facilitating business
\ntransactions between the private sectors of both countries in a
\nvery near future.<\/p>",
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