80 Years Of Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Sugiono: Diplomats Often Sacrifice Personal Comfort

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono appreciated the performance of Indonesian diplomats and the ranks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who often sacrificed their personal comfort to fight for the interests of the Red and White in the international arena.

This was conveyed by the Indonesian Foreign Minister in a happy 80th birthday of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the official Instagram account of the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

Starting the video, Foreign Minister Sugiono said "Even ten windu of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs devotes their services to the motherland, fighting for red and white interests in various international arenas for the fragrance of the nation's name."

The Foreign Minister also said that the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also played a role in various diplomatic arenas, maintained state sovereignty, fought to help and protect children from countries around the world tirelessly.

"The trails that we have left, the success that we have made, ask us to strengthen the ranks, work hand in hand because the challenges ahead will not be light," quoted from the Indonesian Foreign Minister's Instagram, Tuesday, August 18.

"Thank you to all ranks of diplomats and all ranks of the foreign ministry who have given the best they have, often at the expense of what is his personal comfort," said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

He added, with a burning spirit, Indonesia's face will shine even more in the eyes of the world as part of the hard work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"It is an honor for me to work together with all of you, may God always be with us, in our efforts to bring and maintain the good name of the nation," he said.

It is known that the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was founded on August 19, 1945. The first Minister of Foreign Affairs is Mr. Achmad Soebardjo. The first office of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs used Mr. Achmad Soebardjo's private house on Jalan Cikini No.82, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

Quoted from the website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initial task of the ministry at that time was to seek sympathy and support from the international community, garner solidarity with friends in all fields and with various efforts to gain support and recognition of Indonesia's independence.

Next, conducting negotiations and approvals that include, the 1946 Linggarjati Agreement (confession of Indonesia covering Java and Madura), the 1948 Renville Agreement (confession of Indonesia covering Java and Sumatra), the 1949 Round Table Conference Agreement, before finally Indonesia's diplomacy succeeded in restoring the integrity of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia and canceling the previous agreement in 1950, as well as broad support for Indonesia's recognition from the international community at the United Nations in the same year.

"The number of initial staff (Foreign Minister Mr. Achmad Soebardjo) which is generally mentioned is less than 10 people," said Plt. Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Umar Hadi in a short message to VOI.id.

Mr. Ahmad Soebardjo as the first Minister of Foreign Affairs also wrote down nine basic factors that formed Indonesia's foreign policy.

The plan is that the 80th Anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this time will be filled with various series of activities, according to Spokesperson II of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela.

"There are several series of activities, including "Diplomatic Cycle" and "Ministry of Foreign Affairs Run"," he said briefly.