Indonesia and Croatia have maintained diplomatic relations for 31 years, with a strong focus on cooperation between their parliaments. The Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament hopes that Croatia's modern seaports can serve as the entry point for Indonesian palm oil exports to central and eastern Europe, helping to overcome restrictions imposed by the European Union. In addition, the two countries are discussing cooperation in the defense and security sector, particularly regarding Russia-Ukraine geopolitical tensions and their impact on Croatia and Indonesia.