Nine Ambassadors, Including North Korea's, Present Credentials to Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received letters of credence from nine Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (LBBP) Designate Resident to the Republic of Indonesia in an official ceremony at Merdeka Palace, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. The presentation of credentials marks the official commencement of the ambassadors’ duties in Indonesia and serves as a symbol of strengthened diplomatic relations with various partner countries.

The credential presentation ceremony began with an official welcome for the ambassadors at Merdeka Palace. Upon arrival, the national anthems of each respective country were played as a mark of honour to the representatives of friendly nations.

Subsequently, the ambassadors took turns entering the credentials room to present their letters of credence to President Prabowo. The Head of State personally received the official documents signifying the start of the ambassadors’ diplomatic missions in Indonesia.

The nine ambassadors who presented their credentials to President Prabowo are:

1. Manuel Estuardo Roldan Barillas, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Guatemala to the Republic of Indonesia;

2. Sultan bin Mubarak Saad Al-Dosari, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Indonesia;

3. Abdirashid Salat Abdille, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Kenya to the Republic of Indonesia;

4. Ratu Isoa Delamisi Tikoca, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Fiji to the Republic of Indonesia;

5. Redouane Houssaini, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Republic of Indonesia;

6. Maria Gabriela Vieira Soares de Albergaria, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Portuguese Republic to the Republic of Indonesia;

7. Bernardo Brea Rodriguez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Panama to the Republic of Indonesia;

8. Hong Kwang Il, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the Republic of Indonesia;

9. Antonio Rodrigues Jose, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Designate Resident of the Republic of Mozambique to the Republic of Indonesia.

After presenting their credentials, each ambassador held a photo session with Prabowo. Following the photo session, Prabowo received the ambassadors for a meeting on the back veranda of Merdeka Palace. The meeting provided an initial opportunity for the ambassadors to convey greetings and messages from their respective heads of state whilst further strengthening diplomatic relations with Indonesia.