By TRN Online, Kathmandu, Aug. 17: On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, the flag hoisting ceremony was organized at the Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia at the IME Complex premises today. 

Chandra Prasad Dhakal, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal as well the Chairman of IME Group, hoisted the red and white flag this morning to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia, according to a press release issued by the IME group today.

Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Nepal were established in 1960 and since then the relations between the two countries have always been cordial. To strengthen the relations further and make them in the interest of both the countries, the Office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia has been playing a significant role since the appointment of Mr. Dhakal as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Nepal.

The relations have been strengthening further between the two countries in terms of the increasing people to people contacts, enhanced engagements, increasing exchange of visits, growing number of events and promotional activities that have contributed to the increased trade volumes and values along with the increase in tourist visits, read the press release.

Indonesia is growing as a large market for the world and it is also the largest economy in ASEAN. Trade volume between Indonesia and Nepal is also very high. Because both the countries are endowed with natural and cultural heritages, tourism in both the countries is considered a great business potential.