Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes New Secretary General
A handover ceremony for the Secretary General of Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken place, with Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir officially assuming the role. He will now lead the ministry's operations.
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