Diplomacy Journal
Indonesian and Palestine Ministers for Foreign Affairs meet in Jordan. Indonesia emphasizes that its position towards Palestine remains solid and unchanged [February 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the visit of the Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs in Jakarta. The Ministers sign an MoU on increasing diplomatic capacity and an LoI regarding the establishment of an Indonesia-Hungary investment fund [February 2021]
The Indonesian and Singaporean Ministers for Foreign Affairs hold a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation, particularly in post-pandemic economic recovery. The discussions focuses on investment, preparation for revival of the travel and tourism sector, and digital economic cooperation [March 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Minister of Defense attend the 2+2 Meeting with Japan in Tokyo, Japan. Indonesia affirms the principles of transparency, openness, inclusiveness, and cooperation in the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific [March 2021]
Signing of an agreement to provide support with the value of IDR2.16 billion each for post-disaster recovery in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, as a form of Indonesia's commitment to help and share with other countries [April 2021]
The Indonesian Ministry for Foreign Affairs hold a virtual Indonesian Art and Culture Scholarship as part of cultural diplomacy. The activity is held in collaboration with six BSBI partner art studios and attended by 43 participants from 20 countries in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs meet with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on the sidelines of the 21st Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM) IORA. Bangladesh PM conveys Indonesia's hope and support in resolving the Rohingya refugee issue with the Myanmar government [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs attends a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the IORA's 21st Meeting of the Council of Ministers (COM) with the Bangladesh Foreign Minister in Dhaka to discuss energy, trade, and Rohingya issues. Both parties agree to increase trade cooperation through the Preferential Tariff Agreement (PTA) [November 2021]
Protocol training in Koror, Palau, attended by 50 officials from various institutions in Palau. This activity is a part of the Indonesian Government's aid to the Palau Government to support Palau Government as the host of the 2022 Our Ocean Conference (OOC). [December 2021]
The virtual launch of the ASEAN Teaching Materials Book by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. The ASEAN textbooks are intended to increase the awareness of teachers and students of primary and secondary education throughout Indonesia about ASEAN. [September 2021]
The Indonesian and Australian Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Defense hold a 2+2 meeting and emphasize the importance of collaboration in ensuring equal and fair access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The meeting also discusses the economic recovery cooperation that is also a priority for Indonesia and Australia, one of which through the implementation of the IA-CEPA [September 2021]
A bilateral meeting between the Indonesian Foreign Minister and the Jordanian Foreign Minister discusses justice and equality of access to vaccines for all countries to strengthen cooperation in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic. [February 2021]
The Indonesian Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the US Deputy Secretary of State in Jakarta to discuss cooperation between the two countries in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Indonesian Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs conveys Indonesia's appreciation for the assistance and cooperation from the US during the pandemic, including the development of vaccines and health services [May 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the Korean Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss the importance of increasing cooperation between the two countries to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. Both countries agreed to promote equal access to COVID-19 vaccines at a global level [June 2021]
The Indonesian and Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs hold a bilateral meeting in Jakarta to discuss several topics, including President Vladimir Putin's planned visit to Indonesia. Russia also conveys its support for Indonesia – EAEU Free Trade Agreement [July 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the Malaysian Minister for Foreign Affairs to discuss the preparations for the visit of the Malaysian Prime Minister. This meeting is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and contribute to regional peace, stability, and prosperity [October 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs receives the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Liz Truss, in Jakarta The two discussed the follow-up to the meeting of President Jokowi and PM Boris Johnson in Glasgow, especially regarding economic cooperation [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs received a visit from New Zealand's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta, in Jakarta. The Ministers discuss strengthening cooperation in the Pacific region, including renewable energy and health, in their capacity as co-chairs at the 10th Joint Ministerial Commission Meeting [November 2021]
The Indonesian Ministry for Foreign Affairs holds an International Conference on Digital Diplomacy (ICDD) in Bali and produces Bali Message on ICDD. The document underscores the importance of supporting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable growth while bridging the digital divide between countries [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs received a visit from the Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs in Jakarta, to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, green cooperation, and counter terrorism. They sign the Indonesia-Denmark Plan of Action 2021-2024 and the MoU on Financing Infrastructure Projects [November 2021]
The Indonesian and French Ministers for Foreign Affairs discusses cooperation in the distribution of vaccine, energy transition, trade, defense, EU, and the G20. They also discuss the plan for the 2022 Maritime Dialogue and sign the RI-France Strategic Partnership Plan of Action (POA) for the 2022-2027 period [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, hold the 3rd Indonesia-UK Partnership Forum in Jakarta. The two countries discuss bilateral cooperation, including health, economy, defense, and security. An MoU on Counter Terrorism is also signed during the meeting [April 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs meet Queen Maxima, PM Rutte, and Foreign Minister Kaag on three separate occasions during a visit to The Hague, Netherlands [July 2021]
The Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs holds a strategic dialogue with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, in Washington DC. The two discussed cooperation on health, trade, and investment. They also exchange views on issues of Myanmar, Afghanistan, Indo-Pacific, and climate change [August 2021]
Apart from meeting with the Qatari Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs also meet with representatives of the Taliban Political Office during the visit to Qatar. The meeting is filled with discussions related to the future of Afghanistan, especially the importance of an inclusive Afghan government and respecting women's rights [August 2021]
The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi launches the Indonesia Pakistan Children Friendship (IPCF) platform to expose Indonesia's image to Pakistani Children. This platform becomes a forum for interaction for 35 children from both countries through the celebration of National and International Children's Day 2021 [July 2021]
The Indonesian Embassy in Seoul inaugurates a Children's Playground named "Uri Ai", which means "Our Children" in Korean. The "Uri Ai" is established to provide a safe and comfortable place for children within the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul, so that they can continue to play, with adherence to health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. [July 2021]
The Indonesian Embassy in Brussels signs a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) on cooperation to increase capacity in the fields of information, communication, and technology [December 2021]
The Indonesian Embassy in Brussels and the European Parliament have launched the Indonesia-European Parliamentary Friendship Group (IEPFG) for the period 2021-2024, which signifies the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in ensuring various pro-people strategic policies of the government [November 2021]
The Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the European Union Minister of Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, meet to discuss Indonesia-EU bilateral cooperation and the latest global situation such as the Palestine issue, the Myanmar issue, and the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as palm oil discrimination by the EU and the EU's lawsuit over Indonesian nickel in the WTO. [June 2021]