Ade Padmo Sarwono
Ade Padmo Sarwono | |
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| Ambassador of Indonesia to Jordan and Palestine | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2021 | |
| President | Joko Widodo Prabowo Subianto |
| Preceded by | Andy Rachmianto |
| Permanent Representative of Indonesia to ASEAN | |
| In office 20 February 2018 – 25 October 2021 | |
| President | Joko Widodo |
| Preceded by | Rahmat Pramono |
| Succeeded by | Derry Aman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1962 |
| Education | University of Indonesia (S.Sos) International University of Japan (MA) |
Ade Padmo Sarwono (born 31 March 1962) is an Indonesia diplomat who is currently serving as Indonesia's ambassador to Jordan and Palestine, serving since 25 October 2021. Prior to his current office, he held a number of diplomatic positions, including as ambassador to ASEAN from 2018 to 2021.
Early life and education
Ade Padmo Sarwono was born on 31 March 1962 in Jakarta as the son of Padmo Soemasto, a lawyer and former chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, and Siti Poedjani, a teacher. As a child, he grew up with an affinity for languages.[1] He studied international relations since 1981 at the University of Indonesia and graduated in 1988. He continued his studies in Japan, where he pursued his master's studies in international affairs at the International University of Japan from 1992 to 1994.[2]
Diplomatic career
Ade's career in public service began in March 1989 shortly after obtaining his undergraduate degree. Upon completing his junior diplomatic education in 1989,[3] from 1990 to 1992 he served as a staff in the directorate of diplomatic facilities. His career progressed significantly after he completed his master's degree. From 1994 to 1995, he held the position of acting chief of regional cooperation section within the Asia and Pacific Directorate. Subsequently, from August 1995 to April 1999, he was appointed as third secretary, and later second secretary at the political section[3] of the embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.[2]
Upon his return to Indonesia in 1999, he completed his mid-level diplomatic training on the same year, and became the chief of human rights section in the directorate of international organizations, a role he held until 2001. As section chief, he played a role in Working Group on Human Rights Action Plan 1998-2004. From 2001 to 2005, Ade served as second secretary, and later first secretary, at the permanent mission to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, where he headed the political section. He then transitioned to the role of deputy director (chief of subdirectorate) for ASEAN political security cooperation from 2005 to 2009. During this period, Ade undertook senior diplomatic education in 2007 and was involved in ASEAN processes as an assistant on the Eminent Persons Group on the ASEAN Charter in Indonesia (2005-2006) and the High Level Panel on an ASEAN Human Rights Body in 2008.[3] After the post was upgraded to a director-level post in 2009, Ade became the acting director of ASEAN political security cooperation,[3] before permanently assuming the post until 2012.[2] In 2011, Ade organized a disaster preparedness exercise in North Sulawesi following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on the same year.[1] During this period, he chaired the Working Group on Counter-Terrorism ASEAN SOM Transnational Crimes.[3]
In 2012, Ade was entrusted with the role of consul in Darwin, a position he held until 2014. He continued his diplomatic service in Australia for the next three years, serving as consul general in Perth from 2014 to 2017.[2] After a brief two-month period as a high ranking employee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon his return to Indonesia,[2] in October 2017 Ade was nominated by President Joko Widodo as permanent representative to ASEAN.[4] Upon passing an assessment by the House of Representatives, on 20 February 2018 he was installed as ambassador.[5] He presented his credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi on 2 April that year.[6]
In February 2021, Ade was nominated as ambassador of Indonesia to Jordan and Palestine.[7] After passing the House of Representatives assessment in July,[8] he was installed on 25 October 2021.[9] He presented his credentials to Abdullah II of Jordan on 6 March 2022[10] and to Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on 1 March 2023.[11]
References
- ^ a b Graham, Duncan (April 4, 2012). "Ade Padmo Sarwono: The top end man". The Jakarta Post. Darwin. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Djegadut, Rikard (22 February 2021). "Jejak FISIP UI: Mengenal Sosok Dubes RI untuk ASEAN Ade Padmo Sarwono" [FISIP UI Footprints: Getting to Know the Indonesian Ambassador to ASEAN Ade Padmo Sarwono]. IndoNews.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "CURRICULUM VITAE ACTING DIRECTOR FOR ASEAN POLITICAL - SECURITY COOPERATION". Department of Foreign Affairs Indonesia. Archived from the original on 14 November 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
- ^ Tashandra, Nabilla (23 October 2017). "Ada Todung Mulya Lubis hingga Muliaman Hadad, Ini Nama 18 Calon Dubes" [From Todung Mulya Lubis to Muliaman Hadad, Here Are the Names of 18 Ambassadorial Candidates]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ JIBI (20 February 2018). Jati, Yusuf Waluyo (ed.). "Simak Daftar Nama 17 Dubes Baru yang Dilantik Presiden Hari Ini" [Check Out the List of 17 New Ambassadors Inaugurated by the President Today]. Bisnis.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ ASEAN Secretariat (April 2, 2018). "Presentation of Letter of Credentials by the Permanent Representative of Indonesia to ASEAN, H.E. Ade Padmo Sarwono". ASEAN.org. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Richad, Ahmad (20 February 2021). "Beredar Nama 31 Calon Dubes, dari Mantan Menteri Hingga Pengusaha" [List of 31 Ambassadorial Candidates Circulates, from Former Ministers to Businessmen]. TVRI News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Fauzi (14 July 2021). Budiman, Budisantoso (ed.). "Anggota DPR mengapresiasi kemampuan calon dubes dari diplomat karier" [House Member Appreciates the Competence of Ambassador Candidates from Career Diplomats]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Rizqo, Kanavino Ahmad (25 October 2021). "Daftar Lengkap 17 Dubes RI Baru yang Dilantik Jokowi" [Complete List of 17 New Indonesian Ambassadors Inaugurated by Jokowi]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Detikcom. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Haryono, Willy (26 March 2022). "Serahkan Surat Kepercayaan ke Raja Yordania, Dubes RI Resmi Bertugas" [Presentation of Credentials to the King of Jordan, Indonesian Ambassador Officially Begins Duties]. Medcom.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "السيد الرئيس يتقبل أوراق اعتماد عدد من السفراء المعتمدين لدى دولة فلسطين" [President receives credentials of several ambassadors accredited to the State of Palestine]. Falestinona (in Arabic). 1 March 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2025.