Strategic Diplomatic Expansion

In a move to strengthen its international relations, President Prabowo Subianto has formally appointed 31 new Extraordinary and Full Ambassadors of the Republic of Indonesia. The ceremony, held at the State Palace in Central Jakarta, signifies Indonesia’s commitment to actively engaging with the global community across diverse and strategic regions.

Key Appointments and Areas of Focus

The newly appointed ambassadors will represent Indonesia’s interests across a wide spectrum of nations and international organizations. Among the notable appointments are:

• Junimart Girsang, a prominent figure from PDIP, will serve as the Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Malta, San Marino Republic, Republic of Cyprus, and several key UN food and agriculture bodies including the Food and Agriculture Association (FAO), International Fund and Agriculture Growth (IFAD), World Food Program (WFP), and the International Institute for the Unification of private Law (Unidroit).
• Manahan MP sitompul, a former Constitutional Court judge, has been appointed as the Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

These appointments reflect Indonesia’s strategic focus on engaging with key European nations and international bodies.

Oath of office and Commitment to National Interests

During the inauguration, President Prabowo administered the oath of office, emphasizing the ambassadors’ duty to uphold the Constitution and prioritize the nation’s interests. The oath, as dictated by President Prabowo, included a pledge to:

be loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and will carry out all legislation with their selouss for the sake of Darmabakti to my nation and state.

Following the oath, each ambassador signed official minutes, formalizing their commitment to their new roles.

Government’s commitment to Diplomacy

The inauguration was attended by several high-ranking cabinet ministers, including Foreign Minister Sugiono, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga hartarto, and Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno, among others.This high-level attendance underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties.

Yusuf Permana, Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media Secretariat of the President, stated that the ambassadorial appointments are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance diplomatic relations and foster cooperation with kind nations worldwide. This initiative aims to strengthen Indonesia’s position on the global stage and promote its interests across various sectors.

Ambassadorial Mandate and Responsibilities

According to Presidential Decree no. 108 of 2003, Extraordinary and full-Power Ambassadors are appointed by the President to represent and advocate for the interests of Indonesia.Their responsibilities include:

• Representing the nation, state, and government of Indonesia.
• Protecting Indonesian citizens and legal entities in their respective host countries and international organizations.
• Fostering diplomatic relations and cooperation.

These ambassadors serve as the President’s representatives, ensuring Indonesia’s voice is heard and its interests are protected on the international stage.

Extensive List of Appointed Ambassadors

The full list of appointed ambassadors includes representatives to a diverse range of countries and organizations:

1. Penny Dewi Herasati as Ambassador to Hungary
2. Siti ruhaini Dzuhayatin as Ambassador to the Uzbekistan Republic, and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
3. Dicky Komar as Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon
4. Agus Priyono as Ambassador to the republic of Suriname, concurrently the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
5. Andreano Erwin as Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia, concurrently Montenegro
6. Hersindaru arwityo Ibnu Wiwoho Wahyutomo as Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, concurrently the Republic of Estonia
7. Yayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden, concurrently the Republic of Latvia
8. Fikry Cassidy as an ambassador for Bolivarian Venezuela, concurrently the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobango
9. Hendra Halim as Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, concurrently the Republic of Honduras, the Republic of Costa Rika, and the Republic of Nikaragua
10. Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji as the Ambassador to the Republic of kenya, concurrently the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Federal Somalia, the Republic of Urganda, United Nations Environtmental Program (UNEP), and the united Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat)
11. Mirza Nurhidayat as Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, concurrently the Republic of Angola
12. Ardian Wicaksono as Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, concurrently the Republic of Cabo Verde, Repuiblik Gambia, republic of Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Mali, Ivory Coastal Republic, and Republic of Sierra Leone
13. Siti Nugraha Mauludiah as Ambassador to the Danish government, and the Republic of Lithuania
14. Junimart Girsang as Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, concurrently the Republic of Malta, the Republic of san Marino, Republic of Cyprus, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund and Agriculture Development (IFAD), World Food program (WFP), and International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidrite)
15. Cecep Herawan as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
16. Agung Cahaya Sumirat as Ambassador to the Republic of Cameroon, concurrently the Republic of Chad, Republic of Guinea Equatorial, Republic of Gabon, Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Central Africa
17. Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo as Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
18. Listiana Operananta as Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria concurrently the Republic of Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia
19. Manahan MP Sitompul as ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina
20. Rolliansyah Soemirat as Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran concurrently Turkmenistan
21. Kartika Candra Negara as Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique concurrently the Republic of malawi
22. Bambang Suharto as Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria concurrently the Republic of benin, Republic of Burkina Faso, republic of Ghana, Republic of congo, Republic of Liberia, Republic of Niger, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Princip, Republic of Togo, and ecowas
23. Muhsin syihab as Ambassador to canada concurrently the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
24. Simon Djatmoko Irwantoro Soekarno as Ambassador to the Republic of Cuban concurrently the Commonwealth of Bahamas, the Republic of Dominica, the Republic of Haiti, and Jamaica
25. Susi Marleny Bachsin as Ambassador to the Republic of Portugal
26. TNI Marshal (Ret.) Yuyu Sutisna as an ambassador for the Moroccan kingdom and concurrently the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
27. Arief Hidayat as Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe,concurrently the Republic of Zambia
28. Didik Eko Pujianto as Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
29. Rina Prihtyasmiarsi as Ambassador to the Czech Republic
30. Vedi Kurnia Buana as Ambassador to the Republic of Chile
31. Faizal Chery Sidharta as Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Federal Ethiopia,concurrently the Republic of Djibouti,Eritrea State,and african Union.