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During 1950s to 1960s the Egyptian-Indonesian relationship was fuelled by anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism spirit, shared by both Egypt and Indonesia. Both countries supported the post-colonial independence movement of former European colonies in Asia and Africa manifested through the [[Asian–African Conference]] in 1955. After the advent of [[Cold War]] between [[USA]] and [[USSR]], [[Gamel Abdel Nasser]] of Egypt and [[Sukarno]] of Indonesia were two of the five founding members of the [[Non-aligned Movement]], aspired for alternative movement aligned neither to East or West bloc. |
During 1950s to 1960s the Egyptian-Indonesian relationship was fuelled by anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism spirit, shared by both Egypt and Indonesia. Both countries supported the post-colonial independence movement of former European colonies in Asia and Africa manifested through the [[Asian–African Conference]] in 1955. After the advent of [[Cold War]] between [[USA]] and [[USSR]], [[Gamel Abdel Nasser]] of Egypt and [[Sukarno]] of Indonesia were two of the five founding members of the [[Non-aligned Movement]], aspired for alternative movement aligned neither to East or West bloc. |
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Egypt under [[Hosni Mubarak]] and Indonesia under [[Suharto]] had an inordinate amount in common. |
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Egypt under [[Hosni Mubarak]] and Indonesia under [[Suharto]] had an inordinate amount in common. Mubarak and Suharto both hailed from the military and assumed power-with U.S. backing-at a time of national trauma. Both men used secular-nationalist political vehicles to monopolize the power of the state; both retained military backing through extensive political and financial patronage; both demonized Islamist political forces and drove them underground; both kept a tight lid on the media, the opposition, and all forms of dissent; both accumulated massive amounts of wealth while in power; both were grooming children to succeed them in office; and both enjoyed the support of the United States, thanks to geo-strategic calculations.<ref name="CFR"/> |
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The [[2011 Egyptian revolution|revolution in Egypt]] in 2011 has created a new momentum for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Egypt after 6 decades the two countries establishing a close relationship. Egypt will share many common similarities with Indonesia as a developed country which can maintain a harmony between Islam, democracy and development. This can become the main asset for both nations to further strengthen their relations and cooperation.<ref name="MFA-RI">{{cite web |
The [[2011 Egyptian revolution|revolution in Egypt]] in 2011 has created a new momentum for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Egypt after 6 decades the two countries establishing a close relationship. Egypt will share many common similarities with Indonesia as a developed country which can maintain a harmony between Islam, democracy and development. This can become the main asset for both nations to further strengthen their relations and cooperation.<ref name="MFA-RI">{{cite web |
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Egypt–Indonesia relations are foreign bilateral relations between Arab Republic of Egypt and Republic of Indonesia.
Egypt and Indonesia share some similarities. Indonesia is home to the world's largest Muslim population; Egypt is the most populous Arab nation. Both are Muslim-majority countries with significant non-Muslim minorities.[1] Egypt was the first nation that recognize Indonesian sovereignty in 1946. Indonesia has an embassy in Cairo and Egypt has an embassy in Jakarta. Both countries are members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the G20 developing nations and Developing 8 Countries.
History
Historical links between Egypt and Indonesia was Islam, numbers of Muslim traders and ulamas arrived in Indonesian archipelago from Arab World, including Egypt, during the coming of Islam around 13th century. The Sultanate of Cirebon in particular could trace their link to Egypt through Sunan Gunungjati's lineage. He was born Syarif Hidayatullah (Arabic: شريف هداية الله) in 1448 CE, the child of a union between Syarif Abdullah Maulana Huda, an Egyptian of Hashemite descent, and Nyai Rara Santang, daughter of the infamous Prabu Siliwangi, King of Sunda.
Egypt has been the center of Islamic study for centuries. Indonesian Muslim students have been attracted to Egyptian universities, especially Al Azhar University. During colonial Dutch East Indies period in 19th century, numbers of Muslim students from Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) has been studied in Egypt. During this period, Sheikh Ismail Muhammad Al-Jawi opened Riwaq Jawi (Javanese student's boarding house) in Cairo. Notable Dutch East Indies-Egypt relations was marked in 14 September 1923 when the Egyptian government issued letter of permit No. 323 allowing students from Dutch East Indies to establishing organization in Egypt worked on social and politics matters. Egyptian Islamic thinkers has been influenced their Indonesian counterparts that catalyzed the Islamic organizations in East Indies such as Muhammadiyah and Persis (Persatuan Islam). In early 20th century, these Muslim students organizations was the ones that promoting the idea of Indonesian independence in Indonesia and Egypt, long before Indonesian national revolution in 1945.
Egypt was one of the first countries to recognize Indonesia's independence. Prompted by Indonesian student's recommendation and popular Egyptian support, Egyptian Government recognizes the sovereignty of Republic of Indonesia on 23 March 1946. At that time Egypt was the first nation that recognize Indonesia and thus prompted similar recognitions among Arab States. On 18 November 1946, the Arab League foreign ministers sessions came out with resolution to recognize Indonesian sovereignty. Secretary General of Arab League Abdurrahman Azzam Pasya, sent his delegate in Bombay, Muhammad Abdul Mun’im to meet Sukarno in Yogyakarta to express their support for Indonesian independence. At that time Indonesian capital was moved to Yogyakarta, and the city was under Dutch blockade.
During 1950s to 1960s the Egyptian-Indonesian relationship was fuelled by anti-colonialism and anti-imperialism spirit, shared by both Egypt and Indonesia. Both countries supported the post-colonial independence movement of former European colonies in Asia and Africa manifested through the Asian–African Conference in 1955. After the advent of Cold War between USA and USSR, Gamel Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Sukarno of Indonesia were two of the five founding members of the Non-aligned Movement, aspired for alternative movement aligned neither to East or West bloc.
Egypt under Hosni Mubarak and Indonesia under Suharto had an inordinate amount in common.
The revolution in Egypt in 2011 has created a new momentum for strengthening the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Egypt after 6 decades the two countries establishing a close relationship. Egypt will share many common similarities with Indonesia as a developed country which can maintain a harmony between Islam, democracy and development. This can become the main asset for both nations to further strengthen their relations and cooperation.[2]
Notes
- ^ Karen Brooks (February 17, 2011). "Indonesia's Lessons for Egypt". Council of Foreign Relations. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Democracy Transition: Momentum for Strengthening Indonesia-Egypt". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Indonesia. Wednesday, 25 May 2011. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
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