Indonesia and the United Nations Commemorate 75 Years of Partnership: Safeguarding the World, Weaving Harmony: Indonesia’s Role in Peacekeeping Missions

Jakarta, 24 October 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations in Indonesia today jointly commemorated the 75th anniversary of Indonesia’s membership in the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, celebrating Indonesia’s enduring role in advancing peace, multilateralism, and international cooperation.

The event, held at Atma Jaya Catholic University Jakarta, carried the theme “Safeguarding the World, Weaving Harmony: Indonesia’s Role in Peacekeeping Missions.” It brought together over 300 participants from the government, United Nations agencies, diplomatic corps, academia, youth representatives, research institutions, media, and the general public to honor Indonesia’s long-standing partnership with the United Nations.

In his remarks, Director General for Multilateral Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tri Tharyat, reaffirmed Indonesia’s strong commitment to supporting global stability and strengthening multilateralism through, inter alia, active participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions.
“As the world’s fifth largest contributor of UN peacekeeping troops, Indonesia is determined to play a more active role in creating a peaceful, just, and sustainable world,” said Tri Tharyat.

He added that Indonesia’s contribution to peacekeeping is also an essential element for Indonesia’s foreign policy priorities.

Commemorating Shared History: 75 Years of Partnership

To mark this historic milestone, the ceremony featured the launch of commemorative postal stamps and a special token celebrating 75 years of collaboration between the United Nations and Indonesia, initiated by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) in collaboration with PT Pos Indonesia.

The stamp depicts President Sukarno’s arrival in Jakarta in 1949, which on that historic day, he declared that Indonesia would live in friendship with the world. A year later, on 28 September 1950, Indonesia officially joined the United Nations, beginning its journey as an active and respected member of the global community.

Rendered in avant-garde design and vibrant colors, the stamp captures the dynamism of Indonesia’s young generation — symbolizing their enthusiasm to take part in global cooperation and friendship.

The commemorative stamps will be distributed through Pos Indonesia offices nationwide. The special token, smelted from locally sourced copper and zinc, stands as a tangible reminder of the shared journey between Indonesia and the United Nations over the past seven decades.

“These stamps and token tell the story of Indonesia’s proud role in peacekeeping and diplomacy,” Tri Tharyat emphasized. “For 75 years, Indonesia has stood shoulder to shoulder with the United Nations from peacekeeping missions to global humanitarian efforts to create world harmony.”

In her remarks, Ms. Gita Sabharwal, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Indonesia, highlighted the enduring partnership and leadership of Indonesia in promoting peace and development globally.

“From the landmark Bandung Conference in 1955 to Indonesia’s first contribution to peacekeeping in 1957 under the UN Emergency Force in Sinai, to Indonesia’s key role in shaping the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Pact for the Future — Indonesia’s partnership with the UN reflects a fundamental belief in multilateralism as a force for good, and our strongest tool to deliver for people and planet.”

She emphasized that the United Nations and Indonesia are deepening their cooperation through the newly signed Indonesia-UN Development Cooperation Framework (2026 – 2030), which aligns UN support with Indonesia’s national priorities in human development, climate action, and digital and economic transformation.

The commemorative stamps will be officially available to the public starting 15 December 2025, and will serve as formal postage for universal use. Beyond their practical function, these stamps also hold collectible value, making them a treasured item for philatelists and enthusiasts alike.

Indonesia Peace Keeping Mission

A talk show titled “Indonesia’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions & The Role of Youth in Global Peace” also took place during the celebration, featuring speakers from the Indonesian Peacekeeping Mission Centre (PMPP TNI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, UN agency, academia, and youth representatives.

As of 2025, Indonesia ranks as the fifth-largest Troop Contributing Country (TCC) in the world, with more than 2,700 personnel serving in UN peacekeeping operations across multiple missions, including MONUSCO (Democratic Republic of the Congo), UNIFIL (Lebanon), MINUSCA (Central African Republic), UNMISS (South Sudan), MINURSO (Western Sahara), and other peace missions.

Indonesia applies a comprehensive peacekeeping approach, focusing not only on security but also on post-conflict community development, women’s empowerment, and civilian protection from building infrastructure and public facilities to delivering healthcare, education, and social activities that strengthen the bond between peacekeepers and local communities.

“Our peacekeepers represent Indonesia’s commitment to humanity,” said Major General Taufik Budi Santoso, Commander of the PMPP. “From Lebanon to the Congo, they carry not only the red-and-white flag but also the values of peace, compassion, and solidarity.”

This year’s commemoration also forms part of the UN@80 global celebration, marking eight decades of the United Nations’ work to promote peace, human rights, and sustainable development.

As Secretary-General António Guterres said, “The world needs our unique legitimacy, our convening power, and our vision to unite nations, bridge divides, and confront the challenges before us.”

The event concluded with the opening of the “UN@80: Shared Lives, Shared Future” exhibition. The global showcase features more than 200 stories from 193 countries, demonstrating how the UN touches people’s daily lives from peace and security to human rights and sustainable development. Twenty-four of these stories are displayed at UN Headquarters in New York, with others exhibited worldwide, including Indonesia.