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The work of our diplomats today is not only about pursuing our national interests through negotiations, but also protecting Indonesian nationals anywhere including in wars, disaster, turmoil and political conflict. In short, they have to be omnipresent.
The fact that Indonesia first initiated the forum on the topic of digital diplomacy is definitely something to be proud of. It required many considerations to make this forum a success regardless of the political situations at the domestic, regional and even global levels. Unexpectedly, all delegates appeared enthusiastic about the issue.
The date of Sept. 2, 1948 is perceived as the origin of Indonesia’s foreign policy principle bebas dan aktif (independent and active). At that time, Indonesian diplomacy was intended to win international recognition of its independence and sovereignty, including over Papua. It turns out the issue of Indonesia’s sovereignty over Papua remains a challenge.
Chile is the first Latin American country Indonesia has signed a trade agreement with. After joining the Pacific Alliance as an observer state, this agreement is the next step of Indonesia's active engagement with the region. Most importantly, the agreement will allow more exports to Chile, to the benefit of Indonesia’s productive sectors.
The overlapping claims and the delimitation of maritime boundaries for some countries can lead to negotiation for cooperative management mechanisms in the form of a maritime joint development zone to manage and exploit marine resources offshore temporarily until the maritime delimitation can be reached.
Australia and Indonesia are rightly pursuing closer defense and security ties. And while the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) is only just beginning its ratification processes, the trajectory of convergence in the two countries’ Indo-Pacific analysis, interests and policies has been occurring for some time.
