Witjaksono Adji

Witjaksono Adji
Ambassador of Indonesia to Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, UNEP, and UN-HABITAT
Incumbent
Assumed office
24 March 2025
Preceded byMohamad Hery Saripudin
Personal details
Born (1967-10-14) October 14, 1967
SpouseUtami Astar
EducationGadjah Mada University
Tufts University

Tyas Baskoro Her Witjaksono Adji (born 14 October 1967) is an Indonesian diplomat who is currently serving as ambassador to Kenya, with concurrent accreditation to the Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, UNEP, and UN-HABITAT. Prior to his appointment to the position, he served as deputy chief of mission at the embassy in Vienna and director for Asian-African intra-regional and inter-regional cooperation.

Early life and education

Born in on 14 October 1967, Witjaksono began his college education at the Gadjah Mada University in 1985, majoring in international relations, and graduated in 1990. He pursued his master's studies in negotiation and conflict resolution at the Tufts University from 1995 to 1997.[1]

Diplomatic career

Witjaksono joined the foreign ministry in March 1992. He was assigned to the consulate general in Osaka 1999, where he served as a junior consul until 2003.[2] He then returned to the foreign ministry, before taking up another overseas assignment at the permanent representative to the United Nations in New York at the political section in late 2005,[3] where he was involved in matters relating to the UN Security Council and disarmament.[4]

Upon service at the permanent representative in New York, Witjaksono became the coordinator for political affairs at the Indonesian embassy in The Hague with the rank of minister-counsellor.[5] During his tenure, he oversaw the launching of the INYS (Indonesia Netherlands Youth Society), a platform for youth collaboration between Indonesia and the Netherlands.[6]

In December 2014, Witjaksono became the director for Central and Eastern Europe in the foreign ministry.[7] Following a reorganization within the foreign ministry, on 3 January 2017 Witjaksono was appointed as the director of the 2nd European region, with responsibilities covering Central Europe and Scandinavia.[8][9] He retained his post until February 2018.[10]

Witjaksono was appointed as the deputy chief of mission at the Indonesian embassy in Vienna, where he arrived on 22 February 2018.[11] He left his post in April 2021[12] and was installed as the director for Asian-African intra-regional and inter-regional cooperation on 18 August 2021.[13] Around this period, he also briefly served as the acting director for Africa in 2022[14] and director for the Middle East in 2024.[15]

Witjaksono with other ASEAN country ambassadors at the ASEAN Day 2025 in Nairobi.

In August 2024, President Joko Widodo nominated Witjaksono as Indonesia's ambassador to Kenya, with concurrent accreditation to the Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, the United Nations Environment Programme, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. He passed a fit and proper test held by the House of Representative's first commission in September that year[16] and was installed by President Prabowo Subianto on 24 March 2025.[17] Shortly after his installation, he and five other new ambassadors from UGM met with UGM rector Ova Emilia[18] and Yogyakarta governor Hamengkubuwono X.[19]

Personal life

Witjaksono Adji and Utami.

Witjaksono is married to Utami P. Basuki Astar, the daughter of a diplomat.[20][21] Utami, alongside with six other diplomat spouses, co-authored the book Di Balik Gerbang (Behind the Gates), which sheds light on the lives of Indonesian diplomats' spouses. In the book, Utami shared her experience juggling duties for VVIP guests and family responsibilities in New York.[22]

References

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  2. ^ Japan Directory. Japan Press. 2002. p. 14.
  3. ^ "Changes in the Permanent Missions". United Nations. 2005. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Home Staffs". Permanent Mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Nations. Government of Indonesia. 16 March 2008. Archived from the original on 16 March 2008. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Political Affairs". Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia - Den Haag. Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in The Hague. 1 August 2013. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  6. ^ Fauzi, Rizky (22 October 2013). "Dubes Retno: INYS Investasi Penting Hubungan RI-Belanda" [Ambassador Retno: INYS Is an Important Investment in Indonesia-Netherlands Relations]. DetikNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Struktur Kementerian Luar Negeri" [Structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]. Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia. Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Indonesia. 7 August 2016. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
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  13. ^ Massabuau, Dini Kusmana (2021-08-18). "Menlu RI Lantik Para Pejabat untuk Jabatan Pimpinan Tinggi Madya, Jabatan Pimpinan Tinggi Pratama dan 3 Konsul Jenderal RI". Surat Dunia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  14. ^ Winarto, Yudho (25 May 2022). "Bertemu Wakil Presiden Zambia, Presiden Jokowi Bahas Penguatan Kerja Sama Ekonomi" [Meeting with Zambia's Vice President, President Jokowi Discusses Strengthening Economic Cooperation]. Kontan.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  15. ^ Jefri (24 April 2024). "Museum NTB Diundang Kerajaan Arab Saudi Ikut Pameran Internasional di Jeddah" [NTB Museum Invited by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Join International Exhibition in Jeddah]. NTBSatu (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  16. ^ Anggrainy, Firda Cynthia (17 September 2024). "Ini Daftar Calon Dubes LBBP Ikut Uji Kelayakan di DPR, Ada Junimart Girsang" [Here is the List of Prospective Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors Undergoing Feasibility Test at DPR, Including Junimart Girsang]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 11 July 2025.
  17. ^ Harahap, Ricki Putra (March 24, 2025). "President Prabowo Appoints 31 New Indonesian Ambassadors". Jakarta Globe (in Indonesian). Retrieved July 16, 2025.
  18. ^ Evani, Fuska Sani (7 May 2025). "Rektor UGM Terima Kunjungan 6 Duta Besar RI" [UGM Rector Receives Visit from 6 Indonesian Ambassadors]. VIVA Jogja (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 July 2025.
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  20. ^ Warta ekonomi: mingguan berita ekonomi & bisnis (in Indonesian). Obor Sarana Utama. 1993. p. 48.
  21. ^ Buku Di Balik Gerbang | Toko Buku Online - Bukukita (in Indonesian).
  22. ^ ""Di Balik Gerbang" menghapus "figuran" pendamping diplomat" ["Behind the Gate" eliminates the 'extras' accompanying diplomats]. Antara News (in Indonesian). 24 June 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
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