#International
Pope Francis passes away at age 88
The supreme leader of the Catholic Church and Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 07.35 local time in Vatican.
FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Olympic athletes ask IOC to pioritize climate crisis mitigation
A total of 451 Olympic athletes from 91 countries, including Indonesia, have called on International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry to prioritize climate crisis response against the increasing impact of climate change, in particular reference to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympics.
Indonesia-France strengthen bilateral ties ahead of President Macron's visit
Indonesia and France have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned state visit to Indonesia in May.
Indonesia’s role in peace creation, denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula
Indonesia’s foreign policy after the first 100 days of the Prabowo Subianto administration has become a widely discussed issue. As a country that upholds bebas aktif (independent and active) foreign policy, Indonesia is expected to play a strategic role in various global issues, including peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's denuclearization efforts.[1] Unlike the previous administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Prabowo’s military background, along with his distinct experience and ambitions, could exert an influence on Indonesia’s approach to security diplomacy and regional stability.
Indonesia wins at WTO, EU must “adjust Palm Oil policy”
Indonesia has secured a victory in an international trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted the final report on case DS593 concerning the European Union’s (EU) policies on palm oil and palm oil-based biofuels.
Conference calls for fair, transparent critical mineral supply chains
The growing global demand for critical minerals is driving a dual crisis − fragile supply chains and worsening socio-environmental risks − with weak planning and limited bargaining power among producing countries, disruptions in the supply of these minerals threatening the global energy transition, an international conference on critical minerals has revealed.
35 French firms explore investment opportunities in Indonesia’s energy sectors
A delegation of 35 French companies, represented by the French Business Confederation (MEDEF International), met with Indonesin Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to explore investment opportunities in three key sectors: renewable energy, infrastructure, and decarbonization.
RI holds back green electricity exports to S’pore, demands reciprocity for energy deal
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, says that he is still holding back the green electricity export permit to Singapore as the neigboring country has yet to provide any in return to Indonesia.
Indonesia participates in AIAS summit 2025 in France
Meutya V. Hafid, Minister of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi), representing President Prabowo Subianto, is attending the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (AIAS) Meeting in Paris, France on Monday, February 10-11, 2025.
Indonesia to participate in BRICS working groups’ meetings
Indonesia has been making preparations to participate in various meetings of some 58 working groups of BRICS as part of the intergovernmental organization’s working agenda.
Indonesia gets full membership status of BRICS
The government welcomes the announcement by Brazil, which holds BRICS's presidency of 2025, regarding Indonesia's membership in the intergovernmental organization of global emerging economies.