Saud Purwanto Krisnawan

Saud Purwanto Krisnawan
Ambassador of Indonesia to South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and the SADC
Incumbent
Assumed office
26 June 2023
Preceded bySalman Al Farisi
Personal details
Born (1971-08-12) 12 August 1971
SpouseDyah Prawita
Children3
EducationTrisakti University

Saud Purwanto Krisnawan (born 12 August 1971) is an Indonesian diplomat who is currently serving as ambassador to South Africa, with concurrent accreditation to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and the Southern African Development Community.

Biography

Born on 12 August 1971, Saud studied petroleum engineering at the Trisakti University in 1989. He joined the foreign ministry in October 1997.[1] Around 2010, he was assigned at the political section of the embassy in Washington[2] with the rank of first secretary.[3] In early 2019, he was installed as Indonesia's consul general in Los Angeles.[4] During the George Floyd protests, Saud issued a call for Indonesian citizens in the city to avoid participating in protests and to refrain from posting or signing petitions that criticize U.S. government policies on racial issues or protest management.[5]

In December 2022, Saud was nominated as ambassador to South Africa, with concurrent accreditation to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and the Southern African Development Community, by President Joko Widodo.[6] After passing an assessment by the house of representative's first commission the next month,[7] he officially assumed office on 26 June 2023.[8] He presented his credentials to the President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on 3 October 2023,[9] President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana on 13 February 2024,[10] King Letsie III of Lesotho on 1 August 2024,[11] and King Mswati III of Eswatini on 8 August 2024.[12] During his tenure, the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo visited South Africa in 2023 to attend the BRICS summit[13] and the embassy celebrated the 30th anniversary of Indonesia–South Africa relations in 2024.[14]

Personal life

Saud is married to Dyah Prawita and has three children.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Saud Purwanto Krisnawan". Universitas Trisakti (in Indonesian). Universitas Trisakti. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  2. ^ "The Staff - Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia - Washington DC". Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia. Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia, Washington, D.C. 5 November 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Iceland -- Italy". U.S. Department of State – Office of the Chief of Protocol. U.S. Government. January 7, 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  4. ^ Baihaqi, Amir (30 January 2019). "Sebelum Bertugas, Dubes dan Konjen RI Kunjungi Wali Kota Risma" [Before Duty, Indonesian Ambassadors and Consuls General Visit Mayor Risma]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Detikcom. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  5. ^ Prabowo, Dani (3 June 2020). "KJRI LA Minta WNI Tak Ikut Unjuk Rasa hingga Teken Petisi Kasus Floyd" [Indonesian Consulate in LA Asks Citizens Not to Join Protests or Sign Petitions in Floyd Case]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Kompas. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  6. ^ Suhartono (13 December 2022). "Dari Jurnalis hingga Diplomat Karier" [From Journalist to Career Diplomat]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  7. ^ Fajar, Ajat M (1 February 2023). "Lolos Uji Kelayakan di DPR, Ini Daftar 13 Nama Calon Dubes Luar Negeri RI" [Passed DPR’s Fit and Proper Test, Here Are the 13 Candidates for Indonesian Ambassadors Abroad]. Inilah.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 8 June 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  8. ^ "President Jokowi Appoints 12 New Ambassadors". Tempo. 27 June 2023. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
  9. ^ "South Africa Welcomes Heads of Mission". The Diplomatic Society. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Penyerahan Surat Kepercayaan Presiden RI kepada Presiden Botswana" [Presentation of the Letter of Credence from the President of Indonesia to the President of Botswana]. Kemlu.go.id (in Indonesian). 13 February 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  11. ^ Owolabi, Adekunle (1 August 2024). "New Indonesian Ambassador Presents Credentials to Lesotho's King". The Africa Daily Post. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  12. ^ Zwane, Sibisuso (9 August 2024). "King wants more Indonesian businesses in Eswatini". Times of Eswatini. p. 6. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  13. ^ Muchlis Jr (24 August 2023). "Presiden Jokowi Tiba di Johannesburg Afrika Selatan" [President Jokowi Arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa]. Presiden RI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  14. ^ Gelino, Gregorius (16 July 2024). "Indonesia-Afrika Selatan Rayakan 30 Tahun Hubungan Diplomatik dengan Kejuaraan Pencak Silat" [Indonesia–South Africa Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Pencak Silat Championship]. MetroTV News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
  15. ^ Redaksi (24 August 2023). "Kolonel Marinir Burhanudin S.E., M.M Dampingi Presiden Selama Kunjungan Ke Beberapa Negara" [Marine Colonel Burhanudin S.E., M.M Accompanies the President During Visits to Several Countries]. Media RCM (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 August 2025.
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