RI envoy awarded Polish medal

RI envoy awarded Polish medal

WARSAW: Indonesian Ambassador to Poland Koko Wijanarko, was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski for his successful efforts to improve bilateral ties.

A career diplomat, Koko, 63, has served his ambassadorial post in Poland for three and a half years, during which time he has markedly boosted bilateral cooperation covering political, economic and cultural fields.

The prestigious medal, awarded only to those who have done good deeds to Poland, was presented in a grand ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Warsaw last week and attended by high-ranking Polish officials and parliamentarians.

During the ceremony, Koko said the honor went not only to himself but also to the Indonesian people and nation. "The award also symbolizes the lasting friendship between the two countries," he added. --JP