JAKARTA - The Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, Iran held the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at Wisma Duta Besar on Sunday.

The celebration, which began with the flag ceremony, was attended by hundreds of Indonesian citizens (WNI) from various cities in Iran, especially Tehran and Qom. Acting as Inspector of the Rolliansyah Ambassador Ceremony "Roy" Soemirat and Commander of the Defense Attache Ceremony Colonel Laut (S) Sony Sandra.

After the ceremony, the celebration continued with various competitions attended by all Indonesian Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens who attended. Various competitions were held starting from inserting the pen into the bottle in a team, transferring water from the container to the bottle with eyes closed until several other activities.

The moment of celebrating the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day was also used as an introduction for Ambassador Roy, who had only started his duties as Indonesian Ambassador to Iran and Turkmenistan based in Tehran.

"As someone who has just arrived in Iran with the mandate and task of the President to increase cooperation between the two countries and provide protection for Indonesian citizens in accreditation countries, I really hope for good support and cooperation from the entire family of the Indonesian Embassy and Indonesian citizens in Iran," said Ambassador Rolliansyah "Roy" Soemirat, citing the statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, Monday, August 18.

Furthermore, Ambassador Roy on this occasion expressed his appreciation for the enthusiasm of Indonesian citizens to celebrate the anniversary of Indonesia's independence, especially in the midst of the dynamics of the current security situation in Iran which is still in the post-war recovery period for 12 days in June 2025 between Iran and Israel.

On the other hand, this opportunity was used by residents from various circles to express views and exchange ideas with Ambassador Roy and the staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, regarding various aspects related to the condition of Indonesian citizens in Para Mullah Country.


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