(AGENPARL) – ven 14 luglio 2023 [State Department Seal]
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesperson
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For Immediate Release
MEDIA NOTE
July 14, 2023
Joint Statement bySecretary of StateAntony J. BlinkenandMinister for Foreign AffairsRetno L.P.Marsudi on the Second Ministerial Strategic Dialogue
The text of the following joint statement was released by the Governments of the United States and Indonesiaon the occasion of the second U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Dialogue.
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Secretary Antony J. Blinken andMinister Retno L.P.Marsudi adopted this Joint Statementon the occasion of theU.S.-Indonesia- Ministerial Strategic Dialogue held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July14,2023.
BothSecretary Blinken andMinister Retnorecognize that bilateral ties have grown stronger sincethe UnitedStates andIndonesia established diplomatic relationson December 29, 1949. These relations continue to strengthen based on shared values and principles of democracy, good governance,growing defense cooperation,respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as common interestsglobally and regionally, includingan inclusive, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacificthatpromotes peace, stability,andprosperity.
The two countries elevated their partnership from a comprehensive partnershipestablished in2010 to a strategicpartnership in2015 to address evolving challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities based on mutual benefit and respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At the 2023U.S.-IndonesiaMinisterialStrategic Dialogue,Secretary Blinken andMinister Retno discussed progressin thebilateralrelationship. In terms of political cooperation, both sides exchanged views on innovative means to elevate bilateral relationsand build institutional connections. The twoleadersfocused onboostingeconomic cooperation,strengtheningsupply chains, advancingenergy transition, and furthering maritime, health, and defense cooperation.
Secretary Blinken andMinister Retnoalsoaddressed regional and multilateral issues of common concern and interest, including Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship and the U.S. support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), the United States’ APEC host year,Myanmar, and Afghanistan.
In acknowledgement of the 75th Anniversary of U.S.-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations in 2024, both the United States and Indonesia will explore the possibility of furtherexpanding the partnership.
Secretary Blinken andMinister Retnowelcomedthearrangementsthat have been signed this year thatadvance bilateral relations, namely:
– Agreement on Consular Privileges and Immunities
– Framework Arrangement between the United States Department of Defense andthe Ministry ofDefence of the Republic of Indonesia on Research, Recovery, Identification, and Repatriation of the Remains of Department of Defense Personnel from World War II in the Regency of Morotai Islands of the Republic of Indonesia
Finally, Secretary Blinken and Minister Retno appreciated the ongoing discussions to increase visa validity and stay permits for U.S. and Indonesian diplomats and official passport holders, respectively for five years.
Secretary Blinken and Minister Retno are committed to pursuing concrete steps as outlined in the dialogue and look forward to the next Strategic Dialogue.
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