Profile: Hassan Wirajuda, Senior Diplomat and One of Indonesia's Foremost Architects of Foreign Policy

Hassan Wirajuda is one of Indonesia’s most influential diplomats in modern history. As Foreign Minister from 2001-2009, he is known as the architect behind transforming Indonesia’s foreign policy to be more proactive, democratic, and upholding human rights.

Hassan Wirajuda became one of the former Foreign Ministers who contributed input related to Board of Peace or BOP when President Prabowo Subianto invited several former presidents, vice presidents, former ministers and general chairs of political parties to the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday night (3/3).

During his time as minister, Hassan Wirajuda successfully strengthened Indonesia’s position as a natural leader in ASEAN.

Some of his monumental achievements include:

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Several former foreign ministers stated that Indonesia’s involvement is inseparable from the country’s long-standing commitment to defending Palestine and promoting a just peaceful resolution.