On Monday, November 4, 2024, President Prabowo Subianto officially received the credentials from seven newly appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of friendly nations during a formal ceremony held at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
The credential presentation ceremony is a key diplomatic tradition that marks the beginning of the ambassadors' official duties in Indonesia.
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The event commenced with the ambassadors' arrival at Merdeka Palace, where the national anthems of each country were played as a gesture of respect and a symbol of international friendship.
This moment further strengthens Indonesia's diplomatic relations with its partner countries and underscores the government's commitment to fostering closer cooperation in various fields.
According to the Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia, the following ambassadors presented their credentials to President Prabowo Subianto:
1. Marc Gerritsen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Indonesia;
2. Roberto Sarmento de Oliveira Soares, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the Republic of Indonesia;
3. Martin Makururu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of Indonesia;
4. Oybek Eshonov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Republic of Indonesia;
5. Wang Lutong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Indonesia;
6. Abdelouahab Osmane, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to the Republic of Indonesia;
7. Enkhtaivan Dashnyam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of Mongolia to the Republic of Indonesia.
President Prabowo Subianto accompanied key officials during the ceremony, including Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The submission of credentials marks the official commencement of duties for the ambassadors.
After presenting their letters, the ambassadors bid farewell to President Prabowo Subianto and listened to Indonesia's national anthem, "Indonesia Raya." This occasion sets the stage for the continuation of strong diplomatic relations between Indonesia and these nations.
