At the event, the students asked many things about diplomacy and foreign policy, and even chances to study abroad.

Questions about requirements to become diplomats were the most commonly asked, particularly during sessions with the Foreign Ministry's head of human resources Chalief Akbar and head of the Center for Education and Training Yayan Mulyana.

“We want the younger generation, either those who are still in high school or already in university, to prepare early. We are here to give insights about what they have to prepare to be a diplomat,” Chalief said.

“We only recruit a small number of diplomats, only 100 each year. That’s why they have to prepare their language comprehension, confidence and interpersonal skills," he added.

The two-day Diplofest, which started on Thursday, also offered simulations of English tests and international meetings, including the United Nations' Security Council meetings. The Foreign Ministry also held public lectures at six universities in Semarang as part of Diplofest, where university students and the public were able to gain insights into various foreign policy issues.

Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said Diplofest was a good window into information about a career in diplomacy.

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