The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the Star of Malalai from the President of Afghanistan. The Star of Malalai was awarded for Indonesia's hard work in advancing bilateral cooperation and building peace in the region and the world. [March 2020]

The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs delivers a Keynote Speech virtually at the opening of the Afghanistan Peace Negotiations in Doha, Qatar. [September 2020]

During the 53rd ASEAN Minister for Foreign Affairs Meeting (AMM), Indonesia continues to strengthen the ASEAN solidarity amid the tension in the region and in the world, specially the issues of the South China Sea and Rakhine State. Indonesia continues to support the peaceful solution for these issues, including total compliance to the International Law, especially the UNCLOS 1982. Indonesia remains in support of Myanmar in managing the conflict with the assistance of ASEAN, by addressing the core issues of the conflict in Rakhine State to ensure that repatriation process can be conducted voluntarily, safely, and humanely as soon as possible. [September 2020]

The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs inaugurates the formation of the Afghanistan Indonesia Women Solidarity Network (AISWN) in Kabul. This was part of the effort of enhancing the bilateral relations between Afghanistan and Indonesia, as well as a form of Indonesia's commitment to the peace process in Afghanistan by empowering Afghan women as agents of peace [March 2020]

The signing of the Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan between the United States and the Taliban in Qatar is the first step in the Afghan peace process. Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs attended the event. Indonesia was a co-facilitator of this agreement with Qatar, Uzbekistan, Norway, and Germany. [February 2020]

President Joko Widodo delivers his first speech at the 75th UN General Assembly. In his speech, the President called for three points, that the UN should always carry out reforms and revitalization, that collective global leadership had to be strengthened, and that cooperation in handling COVID-19 pandemic had to be increased. [September 2020]

Indonesia is elected as a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the period 2021-2023 from the Asia-Pacific Group. As a member of ECOSOC, Indonesia was committed to continuing to actively participate in encouraging efforts to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. [June 2020]

Indonesia holds the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) in a hybrid form, while implementing strict health protocols. During the event, under the theme of “Democracy and Covid-19 Pandemic", the Minister Retno Marsudi emphasizes that the pandemic should not lessen the values of democracy and, at the same time, democracy should not hinder the effort in overcoming the pandemic. [December 2020]

At the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Management, which was attended by the Chairman of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Indonesia encourages ASEAN to consider the potential for ASEAN cooperation in overcoming the pandemic. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ASEAN member countries do not face similar situation, but share the same challenges in saving lives by reducing the risk of the disasters. [November 2020].

The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs chairs the first UN Security Council session virtually, which discussed Terrorism and Organized Crime Mitigation. [August 2020]

President Joko Widodo attends the ASEAN-New Zealand Summit meeting virtually from the Bogor Palace. The summit also coincided with 45 years of relations between ASEAN and New Zealand. [November 2020]

The Indonesian Navy Ship KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, which is part of the Indonesian Military Maritime Task Force (MTF TNI) Konga XXVIII-L/UNIFIL, evacuated 36 people and one deceased from onboard a ship floating in Lebanese waters. The UNHCR stated that the passengers consisted of 25 Syrian nationals, 8 Lebanese nationals, and 3 other nationals who were trying to reach Cyprus illegally to seek asylum. The assistance of the MTF on this evacuation further highlighted Indonesia's superiority as a maritime country with qualified personnel and equipment [September 2020]

In celebration of Indonesia’s Presidency of the UN Security Council, a photo exhibition entitled “Indonesia Advancing Peace” was held in August 2020. The Minister for Foreign Affairs states, “Peace is not something that appear out of thin air. It has to be nurtured, fought for, and maintained.” [August 2020]

The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs chairs the High-Level Open Debate session on Pandemics and the Challenges of Maintaining a Sustainable Peace. [August 2020]

The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasizes the importance of strengthening cooperation between countries in the Indian Ocean region to face global challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was conveyed at the 20th Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) held virtually. [December 2020]

The Indonesian Foreign Minister delivered an opening speech at the ASEAN Virtual Cross-Pillar Consultation on the Narrative of ASEAN Identity. This activity, which was held virtually, was attended by ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi, representatives from all ASEAN Sectoral Bodies in the three ASEAN Pillars, representatives of ASEAN member countries, and representatives of ASEAN-affiliated Entities. [Agustus 2020]