"The relations between Turkey and Indonesia have a really deeply rooted past. Of course, at present, our relations are also improving quite fast," Kucukcan said in remarks marking the celebration.
Kucukcan stated that Turkey sent its first ambassador to Indonesia in 1957, and since then, relations between the two countries have continued to develop in all fields.
The latest improvement in relations between the two countries was marked by a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in February. In April this year, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto also visited Turkey.
Following the visits of the two leaders, currently, the two countries have signed 16 agreements to strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the fields of education, science, health, industry, and defense.
Kucukcan stated that in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the relationship, the two countries are currently entering their highest level of diplomatic relations.
However, he added that all of this needs to be supported by other activities, including cultural activities such as the laying of a plaque, as was done today to celebrate the increasingly close relationship between the two countries.
Regarding potential future cooperation, Kucukcan stated that the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta is currently preparing a booklet titled "A Documentary History of Relations between Turkey and Indonesia." The document will be exhibited at the National History Museum.
In addition, the embassy also has a textile collection that will be exhibited at the Textile Museum. The exhibition will demonstrate how cultures can truly connect with one another.
In the future, Kucukcan hopes that diplomatic relations between the two countries will expand and become stronger, especially in the education, health, and tourism sectors.
Meanwhile, Head of Jakarta Cultural Office Mochamad Miftahulloh Tamary said that the 75th anniversary of Indonesia-Turkey relations held at the Jakarta Textile Museum has special significance for the museum.
"The plaque installed today reminds us that this building once housed the Consular Office of the Ottoman Empire and the Residence of the Honorary Consul in Batavia in the 19th century," he said.
This historical connection symbolizes the deep and long-standing relationship between peoples in both countries, one that began long before the establishment of modern diplomatic ties in 1950.
"The history of this building reflects how culture, diplomacy, and history are intertwined," he concluded.
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