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VOI News, Jakarta: Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sugiono emphasized that Indonesia's diplomacy is directed at supporting the achievement of the Asta Cita vision of the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming. 

In the Foreign Minister's Annual Press Statement in Jakarta on Friday (10/1/2025), he conveyed that Indonesia has consistently been a pioneer of change, part of the solution, and a bridge of differences. Previously, President Prabowo Subianto pointed out that peace will only be created if the world community works together. According to Minister Sugiono, under President Prabowo Subianto's administration, Indonesia will place itself on the world stage as a great country, a trusted partner, and a good neighbor.

“In this context, Indonesia’s diplomacy is not only responsive to crises, but also must be anticipatory, progressive, and visionary. Diplomacy prioritizes human values, unity, alignment with the welfare of the people, and justice for all.  In other words, diplomacy that comes from the noble values of the nation is stated in Pancasila, and Asta Cita as its strategic guide,” he pointed out.

Moreover, Minister Sugiono further said  that a number of concrete steps have been and will be realized through active diplomacy carried out by Indonesia. He gave an example, Indonesia is committed to independence and strengthening of national resources.  Therefore, Indonesian diplomacy will be directed to support the realization of the government programs in the field of improving the quality of human resources (HR) and HR investment  in the field of national resilience, food independence and energy independence, and the creation of state sovereignty.   (VOI-Ndy-Mar/AF/Rhm)