UAE and Indonesia 45 years of cooperation strategic relationships and growing partnerships

Gibran Rakabuming Raka

Mayor of Surakarta (Solo)

Great distance is not an impediment to goodwill and friendship, this is evidenced by the good relations between the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia. Surakarta City, which its citizens are predominantly Muslim, has almost the similar character as Abu Dhabi, apart from its differences. With the construction of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Islamic center in Surakarta City as both are gifts from His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, I believe this moment will become a milestone for opening up cooperation opportunities in the fields of culture, economy, investment and trade that will improve the welfare of the both cities (Abu Dhabi and Surakarta), as well as the both countries (United Arab Emirates and Indonesia)