Prabowo Inaugurates 31 Ambassadors; PDIP, Ex-MK Judges Present
- JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 31 Extraordinary adn Full Ambassadors of the Republic of indonesia at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday afternoon.
- The inauguration, attended by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, took place around 5:20 p.m.
- The appointments were formalized through Presidential Decrees Number 25/P and 40/P of 2025.
Indonesia Inaugurates 31 New Ambassadors
Table of Contents
- Indonesia Inaugurates 31 New Ambassadors
- Indonesia Appoints 31 New Ambassadors: key Facts and Figures
- What is the Role of an Indonesian Ambassador?
- Who Appointed the New Ambassadors?
- When and where Were the Ambassadors Inagurated?
- what is the Oath of Office?
- Which Presidential Decrees formalized These Appointments?
- Who Attended the Inauguration?
- Key Appointments and their Roles
- List of the Newly Appointed Ambassadors
President Prabowo Subianto appointed envoys to key global positions.
JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 31 Extraordinary adn Full Ambassadors of the Republic of indonesia at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday afternoon. The ambassadors will represent Indonesia in various strategic areas worldwide.
The inauguration, attended by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, took place around 5:20 p.m. local time.
The appointments were formalized through Presidential Decrees Number 25/P and 40/P of 2025.
during the ceremony, President Subianto administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ambassadors.
I swear/promise that I am to be appointed as an extraordinary ambassador and full rule will be loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and will carry out all legislation with their utmost dedication for the sake of service to my nation and state.
Following the oath, Subianto signed the official documents for each ambassador.
Among those inaugurated was Junimart Girsang, a politician, who will serve as ambassador to the Republic of Italy. He will also represent Indonesia to Malta, San Marino, Cyprus, the Food and Agriculture Association (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the World Food Program (WFP), and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit).
Manahan MP Sitompul,a former judge,was appointed as ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cabinet ministers present at the inauguration included Foreign Minister Sugiono, Coordinating Minister for the Economy airlangga Hartarto, Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno, Coordinating Minister for Political and security Affairs Budi Gunawan, Coordinating Minister for Community Empowerment Muhaimin Iskandar, and Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi.
According to Yusuf Permana,Deputy for Protocol,Press,and Media Secretariat of the President,the ambassadorial appointments reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and cooperation with nations worldwide.
Presidential Decree Number 108 of 2003 outlines the role of Extraordinary and full-Power Ambassadors as state officials appointed to represent and advocate for Indonesia’s interests. They serve as the President’s representatives in their respective host countries or international organizations.
The ambassadors are tasked with protecting Indonesian citizens and legal entities abroad through diplomatic engagement.
List of Inaugurated Ambassadors:
- Penny Dewi Herasati as Ambassador to Hungary
- Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin as Ambassador to the Uzbekistan Republic, and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
- Dicky Komar as Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon
- Agus Priyono as Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, concurrently the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
- Andreano Erwin as Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia, concurrently montenegro
- Hersindaru Arwityo ibnu Wiwoho Wahyutomo as Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, concurrently the Republic of Estonia
- Yayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana as Ambassador to the kingdom of Sweden, concurrently the Republic of Latvia
- 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 Tobago
- Hendra Halim as Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, concurrently the Republic of Honduras, the Republic of Costa Rica, and the Republic of Nicaragua
- 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 Uganda, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), and the United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat)
- Mirza Nurhidayat as Ambassador to the Republic of namibia, concurrently the Republic of Angola
- Ardian Wicaksono as Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, concurrently the Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Gambia, Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Mali, Ivory Coast Republic, and Republic of Sierra Leone
- Siti Nugraha Mauludiah as Ambassador to the Danish government, and the Republic of lithuania
- 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 (Unidroit)
- Cecep Herawan as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
- 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
- Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo as Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Listiana Operananta as Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria concurrently the Republic of Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia
- Manahan MP Sitompul as Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Rolliansyah Soemirat as Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran concurrently Turkmenistan
- Kartika Candra Negara as Ambassador to the republic of Mozambique concurrently the Republic of Malawi
- 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
- muhsin Syihab as Ambassador to Canada concurrently the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- Simon Djatmoko Irwantoro Soekarno as Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba concurrently the Commonwealth of Bahamas, the Republic of Dominica, the Republic of Haiti, and Jamaica
- Susi Marleny Bachsin as Ambassador to the Republic of Portugal
- TNI Marshal (Ret.) Yuyu Sutisna as an ambassador for the Moroccan kingdom and concurrently the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Arief Hidayat as Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe, concurrently the Republic of Zambia
- Didik eko Pujianto as Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
- Rina Prihtyasmiarsi as Ambassador to the Czech Republic
- Vedi Kurnia Buana as Ambassador to the Republic of chile
- Faizal Chery Sidharta as Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Federal Ethiopia, concurrently the Republic of Djibouti, eritrea State, and African Union.
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Indonesia Appoints 31 New Ambassadors: key Facts and Figures
President Prabowo subianto strengthens global ties with strategic envoy appointments.
What is the Role of an Indonesian Ambassador?
Indonesian Ambassadors, also known as Extraordinary and Full-Power ambassadors, are crucial figures in representing and advocating for Indonesia’s interests abroad. They serve as the president’s representatives in their assigned countries or international organizations.According to presidential Decree Number 108 of 2003,their primary duty is to protect Indonesian citizens and legal entities through diplomatic engagement.
- Representing Indonesia: Ambassadors are the face of indonesia in their host countries.
- Protecting Citizens: They provide support and protection to Indonesian citizens living or traveling abroad.
- Advocating for Interests: Ambassadors work to advance Indonesia’s economic, political, and cultural interests.
Who Appointed the New Ambassadors?
The new ambassadors were appointed by President Prabowo Subianto.
When and where Were the Ambassadors Inagurated?
The inauguration ceremony took place on March 24, 2025, at the State Palace in Central Jakarta. The ceremony commenced around 5:20 p.m. local time.
what is the Oath of Office?
During the ceremony, President Subianto administered the oath of office to the newly appointed ambassadors. The oath is a solemn promise of loyalty and dedication:
I swear/promise that I am to be appointed as an extraordinary ambassador and full rule will be loyal to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and will carry out all legislation with their utmost dedication for the sake of service to my nation and state.
Which Presidential Decrees formalized These Appointments?
The appointments were formalized through Presidential Decrees Number 25/P and 40/P of 2025.
Who Attended the Inauguration?
The Inauguration was attended by the Vice President gibran Rakabuming Raka and several cabinet members.
Key Appointments and their Roles
Several notable individuals were appointed to key ambassadorial positions, including:
- Junimart Girsang: Ambassador to the Republic of Italy, also representing Indonesia to malta, San Marino, Cyprus, and several international organizations including FAO, IFAD, WFP, and Unidroit.
- Manahan MP Sitompul: ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
List of the Newly Appointed Ambassadors
Here is a comprehensive list of the 31 newly inaugurated Indonesian Ambassadors:
- Penny Dewi Herasati as Ambassador to Hungary
- Siti Ruhaini Dzuhayatin as Ambassador to the Uzbekistan Republic, and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
- Dicky Komar as Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon
- Agus Priyono as Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, concurrently the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
- Andreano Erwin as Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia, concurrently montenegro
- Hersindaru Arwityo ibnu Wiwoho Wahyutomo as Ambassador to the Republic of Finland, concurrently the republic of Estonia
- Yayan Ganda Hayat Mulyana as Ambassador to the kingdom of Sweden, concurrently the Republic of Latvia
- 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 Tobago
- Hendra Halim as Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, concurrently the Republic of Honduras, the Republic of Costa Rica, and the Republic of Nicaragua
- 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 Uganda, United nations Environmental Program (UNEP), and the United nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat)
- Mirza Nurhidayat as Ambassador to the Republic of namibia, concurrently the Republic of Angola
- Ardian Wicaksono as Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal, concurrently the Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Gambia, Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Mali, Ivory Coast Republic, and Republic of Sierra Leone
- Siti Nugraha Mauludiah as Ambassador to the Danish government, and the republic of lithuania
- 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 Association (FAO), International Fund and Agriculture Progress (IFAD), World Food Program (WFP), and International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)
- Cecep Herawan as Ambassador to the Republic of Korea
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