Indonesia Other Connections

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• Bilateral Linkages
• Trade and Economic
• Development Assistance
• Other Connections
• Interfaith and Inter-cultural Initiatives

Indonesia Other Connections

Air Services

Commercial air services between New Zealand and Indonesia are governed by the May 1988 Air Services Agreement and the associated August 1999 Memorandum of Understanding which allow for services between Indonesia and New Zealand via intermediate points in Australia. Garuda Indonesia commercial services between Jakarta/Denpasar and Auckland are currently suspended.

Cultural

The Asia New Zealand Foundation is active in promoting greater understanding of Indonesia and other Asian countries among New Zealanders. The New Zealand-Indonesia Association also promotes Indonesian culture in New Zealand.

Defence

As a result of the significant reform in the Indonesian military (TNI) and the strengthening of our bilateral relationship, at the end of 2006 New Zealand resumed low-level cooperation with the Indonesian armed forces (TNI), which had been suspended in 1999 in protest at the failure of authorities to hold accountable TNI officers responsible for crimes in East Timor. Bilateral defence activities have resumed in the area of military education and training.

Education

In 2007, around 484 full fee-paying Indonesian students attended New Zealand educational institutions. 281 students attended New Zealand universities, 152 at Private Training Enterprises and 51 at schools.

Immigration and Tourism

In the year ending July 2008, 6,837 Indonesians made short-term visits to New Zealand (staying less than 12 months) and there is a small but growing Indonesian resident community in New Zealand. In the year ending July 2008, 188 Indonesians had New Zealand residence applications approved.