UN Secretary-General António Guterres Arrives in Indonesia

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Indonesia on Saturday evening, October (10/17). His visit is part of an official working trip featuring several key agenda items, including a bilateral meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.

Upon his arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, Secretary-General Guterres was greeted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir, Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the UN in New York Umar Hadi, Acting Director-General for Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denny Abdi, and UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia Gita Sabharwal.

The welcoming ceremony was officially conducted with a full guard of honor. Secretary-General Guterres walked past the line of honour guards, accompanied by Foreign Minister Arrmanatha, before proceeding to the designated official vehicle.

The UN Secretary-General’s working visit marks a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the UN, creating new pathways for improved communication and multilateral cooperation in addressing various global challenges.

Secretary-General Guterres is set to fulfill multiple key duties, headlined by a meeting with President Prabowo.

Amid rising global challenges, this visit underscores the importance of dialogue and cooperation among nations. The meeting with President Prabowo will serve as an opportunity for Indonesia and the UN to strengthen communication and exchange perspectives on issues of mutual concern.

Through this engagement, Indonesia and the UN seek to drive deeper cooperation in promoting global peace, development, and multilateral partnerships. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (FI/AW)