Waka Commission I of the House of Representatives Hope the Indonesian Ambassador will strengthen the position of the Republic of Indonesia in the World Arena

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto has installed DWI Suryo Indroyono Soesilo as the Indonesian Ambassador to the United States (USA). Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission I, Sukamta, hopes Indroyono can maximize the role of Indonesian diplomacy in the United States, especially in strengthening economic cooperation, defense and protection of Indonesian citizens. “We hope that Mr. Dwi Suryo can strengthen the position of Indonesia in the international arena, especially in strategic relations with the United States. The US is an important partner, both in the economic, technology and security sector. The Indonesian ambassador must be able to open for investment, trade and strategic technology on Tuesday (8/25/2025).” When it comes to homework (PR) that needs to be handled immediately, Sukamta highlights the three most important things that are priority. First, strengthening economic diplomacy. Indonesia should benefit from major opportunities for economic cooperation with the US. Browse to continue with Indroyono content, Sukamta says, should be proactive in bridging investments and expanding the access market of Indonesian products in AAS. Then Indroyono should be able to encourage technology transfer to increase national competitiveness. Second, the issue of geopolitics and defense. Deputy Chairman of Political, Legal, Defense and Security Affairs (Polhukam) of the PKS DPR RI faction believes that RI-A-Relations will be increasingly complicated amid the Dynamics of the Indo Pacific, including the tension of the South China Sea. Dwi Suryo, he continued, must ensure that the foreign policy of Indonesia remains on the principle of active free, not caught up in geopolitical rivalry, and maintaining national sovereignty and interests. Third, related to the protection of Indonesian citizens (WNI). The population of Indonesian citizens in the US is quite large. Sukamta said Indroyono has an important task to ensure legal protection, improve consular services and meet the rights of Indonesian migrant workers. “The role of the Indonesian Ambassador in the US is not only to build political and economic relations, but also becomes the front line to maintain the interests and dignity of the nation. The challenges in the future are greater, such a creative, adaptable and national diplomacy approach is needed, and based on national interests,” sukamta added. Sukamta emphasized that the commission of the House of Representatives I was ready to support strategic cooperation between the government and parliament in strengthening Indonesian diplomacy in the US. Previously, President Prabowo installed six ambassadors (ambassador) in the presidential palace, Central Jakarta, yesterday. In addition, there were two permanent representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (Watapri) appointed. Following are the names of the Ambassador inaugurated: 1 Ri Ambassador to Mexico, Tofferry Primanda Soetikno 2. Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for the United States (SU), DWI Suryo Indroyono Soesilo 3. Indonesian Ambassador for Brazil, Andhika Chrisnayudhanto Ecuador, Imam As’ari. Watapri in New York, Umar Hadi 8. Watapri in Geneva, Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro. (ISA/IDN)