Over a Dozen Ambassadors to Present Credentials to Indonesian President Prabowo This Week

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono announced that more than a dozen foreign ambassadors are scheduled to formally present their letters of credence to President Prabowo Subianto this week, marking their official assignments in Indonesia. The envoys arrived in the country at various times following the last credential ceremony in November 2025.

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Planned for this week, it has already been scheduled.

Sugiono explained that the ambassadors must complete a series of phased procedures before they can officially submit their credentials to the president. He asserted that the time taken for this process has not adversely affected bilateral cooperation with the respective countries. The Foreign Minister stated that he has met with each ambassador individually and confirmed that relations and communication remain strong.

The issue of delayed credential presentations was previously raised by former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal. He noted that 17 prospective ambassadors had arrived in Jakarta but were still awaiting an appointment to present their credentials to President Prabowo, with some waiting up to eight months. Djalal expressed concern that this delay could create a negative impression among friendly nations, contrasting it with the typically faster process in other countries.

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The substance of bilateral cooperation continues to run.

The last formal ceremony for the presentation of credentials took place at the Merdeka Palace in November 2025, when President Prabowo received letters of credence from 12 ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary from friendly nations.

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There are still 17 prospective foreign ambassadors who have arrived in Jakarta, but until now they are still waiting for an appointment to present their credentials to the president.