The Hague, the Netherlands — The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. L. Amrih Jinangkung, officially presented his Letters of Credence to King Willem-Alexander at Noordeinde Palace, The Hague, on Wednesday February 25, 2026.
The ceremony was conducted solemnly in accordance with the state protocol of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Ambassador arrived at Noordeinde Palace by state coach, escorted by horsemen of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee Mounted Brigade. The proceedings began with an official welcome in the palace courtyard. The Indonesian national anthem “Indonesia Raya” was played with full honors, after which the Ambassador inspected by the guard of honor.
Following the welcoming ceremony, the Ambassador entered the credential room to present his Letters of Credence directly to King Willem-Alexander. The presentation marked the formal recognition by the receiving Head of State of the Ambassador’s mandate as the official representative of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
During a meeting after the ceremony, the Ambassador conveyed warm greetings from the President of the Republic of Indonesia and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. The discussion was held in a cordial atmosphere, and the credential ceremony proceeded smoothly. This reflects the increasingly mature bilateral relationship between Indonesia and the Netherlands.
“The presentation of the Letters of Credence marks my official mission to advance a more concrete and impactful partnership. Indonesia is ready to strengthen sustainable economic collaboration, innovation, and other strategic cooperation with the Netherlands,” stated Ambassador L. Amrih Jinangkung. The strong, equal, mutually respectful, and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship has been outlined in the Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership. Both countries have also agreed on a Plan of Action as a guideline for implementing the Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive Partnership declaration.
The Netherlands is one of Indonesia’s key partners in Europe. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in The Hague will follow up on this momentum through high level meetings and cooperation in the fields of economy, development, education, culture, and consular affairs. These efforts aim to deliver tangible benefits for national interests and the people of both countries.
Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the Hague
