Indonesia’s Foreign Minister: Retno Marsudi (as of 2024)

Retno Marsudi has served as Indonesia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since October 2014, appointed by President Joko Widodo and retained in his second cabinet (2019). She is the first woman to hold the post.

Background

• Career diplomat (joined 1987).
• Previous postings: Ambassador to the Netherlands (2012–2014), Iceland (2003–2005), Norway (2001–2003).
• Key roles: Director General for ASEAN Cooperation, DG for American & European Affairs.

Signature Initiatives

• ASEAN centrality: Chaired ASEAN 2023; advanced Indo-Pacific Outlook.
• Palestine advocacy: Consistent support for two-state solution; led UNGA resolutions.
• Maritime diplomacy: South China Sea code of conduct negotiations.
• COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy: Secured doses via COVAX and bilateral deals.
• Diaspora protection: Consular reform, migrant worker rights.

Current Status

As of mid-2024, Marsudi remains in office. Her term ends with the presidential transition (elected Feb 2024, inauguration Oct 2024). Check the Kemlu (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) website for the latest appointment.