In a ceremony held at Merdeka Palace on Friday, November 7, 2026, President Prabowo Subianto formally welcomed ambassadors from Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Norway, Japan, Switzerland, Malaysia, Finland, the Holy See, Suriname and the European Union, underscoring Jakarta’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation.
According to a statement issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, Prabowo said Indonesia remains “open and prepared to strengthen friendships, build partnerships, and develop various mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities with friendly nations.”
The government of Indonesia is open and prepared to strengthen friendships, build partnerships, and develop various mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities with friendly nations.
The ceremony also marked the formal commencement of the ambassadors’ tenures as representatives of their respective countries.
After the credentials were presented, the president hosted a bilateral meeting and a reception that highlighted Indonesian cultural heritage with a performance of the Zapin Lenggang Kipas dance from Jambi and music played on the Sasando, a traditional stringed instrument from East Nusa Tenggara.
The expanded diplomatic presence is expected to deepen strategic collaborations, enhance bilateral ties and deliver mutual benefits for citizens across Indonesia and the partner nations, the statement added.
