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The Embassy of Indonesia in Geneva |
Contact
Address
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva
Rue de Saint-Jean 16
1203 Geneva
or
P.O. Box 2271
1211 Geneva 2
Phone Number
+41 22 338 33 50
Fax Number
+41 22 345 57 33
The Ambassador
Amb. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro
H.E. Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro is a heavyweight of the Indonesian diplomatic corps, renowned for his strategic expertise in multilateral negotiations and regional architecture. Before taking up his post as Permanent Representative in Geneva, he served as the Director-General for ASEAN Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta, where he played a pivotal role in shaping Southeast Asia's geopolitical and economic policies.
Ambassador Suryodipuro's extensive career includes serving as Indonesia’s Ambassador to India and Bhutan, as well as holding key diplomatic postings at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. Throughout his tenure, he has been an influential voice in maritime security, regional integration, and conflict mediation. His deep understanding of Indo-Pacific dynamics and consensus-based diplomacy makes him a highly respected strategist in the international arena.
History
As the world’s largest archipelagic state and a leading voice of the Global South, Indonesia maintains a highly proactive and collaborative diplomatic presence in International Geneva, emphasizing the principles of independence, neutrality, and global solidarity.
The Permanent Mission in Geneva acts as Indonesia’s primary hub for engaging with the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the UN Human Rights Council. Historically, Indonesia’s multilateral diplomacy in Geneva has been heavily focused on economic development, vaccine equity, and disaster risk reduction. The mission consistently works to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations, advocating for fair global trade practices that support sustainable agriculture, promoting international labor rights via the ILO, and championing global health architectures that ensure equitable access to medical counter-measures for all.
