Jakarta: The Azerbaijani Embassy in Indonesia organized an official banquet marking May 28 - Azerbaijan's Independence Day in Jakarta. The event brought together Fadli Zon, Indonesian Minister of Culture; Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin, Speaker of the House of Regional Representatives; Chem Widhya, Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA); Mayor of Sukabumi Ayep Zaki; representatives of government institutions, heads of diplomatic missions, public and political figures, businessmen, and media representatives.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Indonesia Ramil Rzayev addressed the gathering, noting that the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic was established in 1918 as the first democratic republic in the Muslim East. He highlighted that despite its brief period of existence, it played a foundational role in shaping the traditions of democratic statehood.

The Ambassador emphasized that bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Indonesia are built upon solid principles of mutual respect and friendship. He pointed out the significant untapped potential for expanding political dialogue, economic cooperation, trade relations, investment opportunities, and humanitarian ties between the two nations.

Indonesian Minister of Manpower Yassierli expressed the deep importance his country places on developing strategic cooperation with Azerbaijan. He conveyed his firm confidence in the future expansion of bilateral ties, underscoring that the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Indonesia are rooted in mutual respect and trust.

The official reception concluded with the screening of promotional videos showcasing Azerbaijan's cultural landscape, as well as a dedicated video presentation on the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13).