bilateral Relations

The Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Commission between Indonesia and Jamaica in Kingston. (31 March – 1 April 2003).

The convening of the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Commission between Indonesia and Jamaica in Kingston, 31 March – 1 April 2003 was the final fruition of a process that started with the signing of the Basic Agreement for Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in 1994. The Indonesian Delegation was headed by Charge d’Affairs of the Indonesian Embassy to Jamaica in New York, Ambassador M. Slamet Hidayat, while the Jamaican Delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn.

The meeting ended with the signing of the Joint Communique and Agreed Minutes in which both countries agreed to a wide range of proposals designed to strengthen the ties between the two countries in the fields of commerce, trade, culture and science. During the discussions on those areas, proposals were discussed and proposal were put forward which prompted further possibilities for the economic growth and development of the two countries and the advancement of the socio-economic well-being of the peoples. In the larger context, the Joint Commission will serve as a forum not only for an exchange of ideas at the bilateral level, but also offers the two countries an ideal opportunity to reiterated the mutual commitments of Indonesia and Jamaica to peace and security in the regions and internationally.

The agreements, which were concluded, included those of sport in which Indonesia has well-known expertise in badminton and as a reciprocal arrangement, Jamaica would assist in athletics training. The two countries are seeking to establish shipping links with each other in which Jamaica will be used as a distribution hub for Indonesian exports to the Caribbean and Latin America. In this regard, the two countries reiterated their commitment to the enhancement of cooperation in the area of trade, and endorsed the activation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Indonesian National Agency for Export Development (NAFED). Both countries will also co-operate in information technology and communications and facilitate cultural exchanges, especially in music and dance. The establishment of inter-bank correspondent linkages between the central banks of both countries was also discussed. In this regard, the Central Bank of Indonesia is prepared to cooperate with its Jamaican counterpart on exchange of ideas on banking and monetary matters. Another field of cooperation is that of gas and energy cooperation in which Jamaica is interested in receiving technical assistance in the management of cleaner energy resources.

In an attempt to enhance knowledge of the rich culture of Indonesia in Jamaica, the Indonesian Delegation hosted a dinner and a cultural performance at the Hilton Hotel in Kingston on 31 March 2003 in which Indonesian food was served and Indonesian dances from Bali, Sumatra and Central Java, were performed. The cultural performance was well received from those in attendance which included Jamaican high officials, Jamaican business sector and members of the diplomatic corp. ***

BILATERAL RELATIONS

	Official Inauguration of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia Kingston, Jamaica 25 October 2005
	25 October 2005 Official Inauguration, by presenting the Presidential Decree No. 208/M to the Honorable Noel Hylton, Honorary Consul of Indonesia in Kingston, Jamaica by Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie
	A moment of delight: The Honorable Noel Hylton (left) has the symbolic pin placed on his lapel by Mr. Arnold Foote (right), the Dean of the Consular Corps in Jamaica, officially welcoming him as a member of the Consular Community in the Country. Looking on (at centre) is Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie. Ambassador Douglas Anthony Saunders, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Jamaica, congratulate the new appointed Indonesia Honorary Consul.
	The Indonesia Exhibition at the Pegasus Hotel Kingston, Jamaica 25 October 2005
	25 October 2005 Official Opening of the Indonesia Exhibition at Pegasus Hotel by H.E. Ambassador Douglas Anthony Clive Saunders, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Trade Jamaica 25 October 2005 Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie explaining to the Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Dennis Francis of Trinidad & Tobago
	Indonesian Banknotes, Coins and Batik Collection displayed at the Exhibition
	Indonesian Stamps
	Traditional hand Batik Painting tool (Canting Batik and Copper Stamp) and other Indonesian Handicrafts
	Diplomatic Reception at the Pegasus Hotel 25 October 2005
	25 October 2005 Mr. Robert Dixon Pickergill, Minister of Transportation of Jamaica, the Honorable Noel Hylton, Indonesia Honorary Consul and Amb. Rezlan I. Jenie enjoying Indonesian Food. the Honorable Noel Hylton, Indonesia Honorary Consul and Amb. Rezlan I. Jenie flanked by Mrs. Sally Jenie, Mr. Jehezkiel S.G. Lantu and the Indonesian Dancers who performed "Tari Petik Teh" at the reception. Amb. Rezlan I. Jenie chat with others participant at the reception
	SEMINAR ON INDONESIA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST INDIES Kingston, Jamaica 26 October 2005 “Reform and Democratization in Indonesia " "Development in Indonesia"
	26 October 2005 Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie explaining to the participants of the Seminar about Indonesia . ( from left Mr. Willem Rampangilei, Professor Trevor Monroe, Amb. Rezlan I. Jenie and Mr. Andi Rachmianto)
	26 October 2005 Ambassador Rezlan I. Jenie presenting Prof. Trevor Monroe a pair of Indonesian Wayang Kulit Handicraft.
	26 October 2005 Panelist of the Sminar at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston Jamaica. (from the right: Mr. Js. George Lantu ~ Tourism, Mr. Willem Rampangilei ~ TNI Reform, Mr.Andi Rachmianto ~ Democratization, Mr. Siradj Parwito ~ Development and Mr. Bonanza Taihitu.)
JAMAICA Diplomatic Relations between Indonesia and Jamaica were officially established on the 17th of December 1981 .....	27 January 2005 Ambassador and Mrs. Sally Jenie with the President of Port Authority of Jamaica and Mrs. Noel Hylton at the Devon House following a Working Luncheon . 27 January 2005 Ambassador Rezlan Jenie receiving an indigenous Jamaican Orchid from Digicel Marketing Manager, Ms. Heather Shields, as a symbol of Hope, support and recognition of the Indonesians rebuilding and renewal. Ambassador Rezlan Jenie accompanied by Mr. Jehezkiel S.G. Lantu thanking Ms. Maureen Rabbit, Digicel Corporate Communications Manager, and Ms. Heather Shields, Digicel's support and contribution to the Tsunami relief in Indonesia.
	The Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Commission between Indonesia and Jamaica in Kingston. (31 March – 1 April 2003). The convening of the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Commission between Indonesia and Jamaica in Kingston, 31 March – 1 April 2003 was the final fruition of a process that started with the signing of the Basic Agreement for Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation in 1994. The Indonesian Delegation was headed by Charge d’Affairs of the Indonesian Embassy to Jamaica in New York, Ambassador M. Slamet Hidayat, while the Jamaican Delegation was led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn. The meeting ended with the signing of the Joint Communique and Agreed Minutes in which both countries agreed to a wide range of proposals designed to strengthen the ties between the two countries in the fields of commerce, trade, culture and science. During the discussions on those areas, proposals were discussed and proposal were put forward which prompted further possibilities for the economic growth and development of the two countries and the advancement of the socio-economic well-being of the peoples. In the larger context, the Joint Commission will serve as a forum not only for an exchange of ideas at the bilateral level, but also offers the two countries an ideal opportunity to reiterated the mutual commitments of Indonesia and Jamaica to peace and security in the regions and internationally. The agreements, which were concluded, included those of sport in which Indonesia has well-known expertise in badminton and as a reciprocal arrangement, Jamaica would assist in athletics training. The two countries are seeking to establish shipping links with each other in which Jamaica will be used as a distribution hub for Indonesian exports to the Caribbean and Latin America. In this regard, the two countries reiterated their commitment to the enhancement of cooperation in the area of trade, and endorsed the activation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and the Indonesian National Agency for Export Development (NAFED). Both countries will also co-operate in information technology and communications and facilitate cultural exchanges, especially in music and dance. The establishment of inter-bank correspondent linkages between the central banks of both countries was also discussed. In this regard, the Central Bank of Indonesia is prepared to cooperate with its Jamaican counterpart on exchange of ideas on banking and monetary matters. Another field of cooperation is that of gas and energy cooperation in which Jamaica is interested in receiving technical assistance in the management of cleaner energy resources. In an attempt to enhance knowledge of the rich culture of Indonesia in Jamaica, the Indonesian Delegation hosted a dinner and a cultural performance at the Hilton Hotel in Kingston on 31 March 2003 in which Indonesian food was served and Indonesian dances from Bali, Sumatra and Central Java, were performed. The cultural performance was well received from those in attendance which included Jamaican high officials, Jamaican business sector and members of the diplomatic corp. ***