“Ever wonder what stories lie behind those walls?” I ask, gesturing towards the Embassy of Serbia in Jakarta. It stands here as a symbol of friendship. It represents a strong bilateral connection between Serbia and Indonesia.
The Embassy of Serbia is located on Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto No. 109 in Menteng. Its address places it in the heart of Jakarta Pusat. This is a key location for diplomatic missions.
The Embassy promotes Serbian interests in Indonesia. It plays a vital role in fostering development and cultural affairs. It maintains connections with the local press. The Embassy is currently led by the Ambassador of Serbia to Indonesia.
You can contact the Embassy by phone. The numbers are +62 21 314-35-60 and +62 21 314-37-20. If you prefer email, there are two addresses. For consular affairs, use consular.jakarta@mfa.rs. For political, economic, trade, and public affairs, use srb.emb.indonesia@mfa.rs.
The Embassy’s working hours are Monday to Friday. It is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Note that visits are by appointment only. The Consular Section is open to the public from Monday to Friday. Its hours are 10:00 am to 1:00 pm but remember, it’s also by appointment only.
Serbia and Indonesia share very good political relations. There are no outstanding issues between them. Both countries show a tendency for further improvement. A significant visit occurred in 2016. The then President of Serbia, Tomislav Nikolić, visited Indonesia. It marked the first visit at the highest level in six decades.
In May 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, visited Indonesia. He met with President Joko Widodo and Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi.
Economic relations are also growing. In 2022, the bilateral trade amounted to 113 million USD. Serbia’s export value was 3.12 million USD. Indonesian companies have invested in Serbia. These include a noodle factory and a mushroom production plant.
Several agreements strengthen the bond between Serbia and Indonesia. These include agreements on economic cooperation, double taxation avoidance, and defence cooperation. There is also an agreement on visa abolition for diplomatic passport holders.
The Embassy of Serbia’s website provides further information. You can find it at www.jakarta.mfa.gov.rs. The Embassy also has social media.
So, as we stand before the Embassy of Serbia, remember it as more than just a building. It is a bridge connecting two nations. It fosters cooperation and mutual respect. It is a symbol of Serbia’s presence and engagement in Indonesia.