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President Prabowo Inaugurates 31 Indonesian Ambassadors. |
Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 31 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors (Dubes LBBP) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) for friendly countries on Monday, March 24, 2025, at the State Palace in Jakarta.
This inauguration was based on Presidential Decrees No. 25/P and 40/P of 2025 regarding the appointment of Indonesian Ambassadors.
During the ceremony, President Prabowo led the oath-taking process for the newly appointed ambassadors. He read the oath, which was then repeated by the ambassadors:
“I pledge to faithfully serve as an Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador, remain loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, and carry out all regulations with utmost integrity for the benefit of the nation and the country.”
After taking the oath, the event continued with the signing of the official documents by a representative of the appointed ambassadors.
List of 31 Newly Appointed Indonesian Ambassadors
Here are the 31 ambassadors along with their respective countries of assignment:
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Agus Priono – Suriname, also accredited to Guyana
Andreano Erwin – Serbia, also accredited to Montenegro
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Ardian Wicaksono – Senegal, also accredited to eight other African countries
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Cecep Herawan – South Korea
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Dicky Komar – Lebanon
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Fikry Cassidy – Venezuela, also accredited to several Caribbean countries
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Hendra Halim – Panama, also accredited to several Central American countries
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Hersindaru Arwityo Ibnu Wiwoho Wahyutomo – Finland, also accredited to Estonia
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Junimart Girsang – Italy, also accredited to several international organizations
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Mirza Nurhidayat – Namibia, also accredited to Angola
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Penny Dewi Herasati – Hungary
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Siti Nugraha Mauludiah – Denmark, also accredited to Lithuania
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Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin – Uzbekistan, also accredited to Kyrgyzstan
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Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji – Kenya, also accredited to several international organizations
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Yayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana – Sweden, also accredited to Latvia
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Agung Cahaya Sumirat – Cameroon, also accredited to several other African countries
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Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo – Pakistan
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Listiana Operananta – Bulgaria, also accredited to two other European countries
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Manahan M. P. Sitompul – Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Rolliansyah Soemirat – Iran, also accredited to Turkmenistan
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Kartika Candra Negara – Mozambique, also accredited to Malawi
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Bambang Suharto – Nigeria, also accredited to several West African countries
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Muhsin Syihab – Canada, also accredited to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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Simon Djatwoko Irwantoro Soekarno – Cuba, also accredited to several Caribbean countries
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Susi Marleny Bachsin – Portugal
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Yuyu Sutisna – Morocco, also accredited to Mauritania
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Arief Hidayat – Zimbabwe, also accredited to Zambia
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Didik Eko Pujianto – Iraq
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Rina Prihtyasmiarsi Soemarno – Czech Republic
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Vedi Kurnia Buana – Chile
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Faizal Chery Sidharta – Ethiopia, also accredited to several East African countries
Congratulations and Attendance of Government Officials
Following the inauguration, President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka congratulated the newly appointed ambassadors. Several invited guests also extended their congratulations.
Among the high-ranking officials present at the event were:
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Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Budi Gunawan
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Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto
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Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno
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Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono
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Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi
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Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya
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Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I
Strategic Roles of the Ambassadors
The appointment of these 31 ambassadors is part of Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic presence worldwide. Indonesian Ambassadors (Dubes LBBP RI) play a crucial role in enhancing bilateral relations, advocating for national interests in their assigned countries, and promoting economic, social, and cultural cooperation.
With their new responsibilities, these ambassadors are expected to represent Indonesia with integrity and dedication, fostering stronger international partnerships and contributing to the nation's diplomatic success.
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