The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London (Indonesian: Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di London) is the diplomatic mission of Indonesia in the United Kingdom and concurrently accredited to Ireland.[1] From shortly after independence until the end of February 2017, the embassy was located at 38 Grosvenor Square, a leasehold building in Mayfair, close to the (now former) location of the American embassy.[2]
| Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di London  | |
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| Location | Westminster, London, UK |
| Address | Trevelyan House 30 Great Peter Street London SW1P 2BU United Kingdom |
| Ambassador | Desra Percaya |
| Jurisdiction |  United Kingdom Ireland International Maritime Organization |
| Website | kemlu |
On 1 March 2017, the embassy moved to 30 Great Peter Street in Westminster, a 60,000 square foot freehold building purchased by Indonesia for £40 million.[3]
History
editThe first diplomatic representative of Indonesia in the United Kingdom was Dr. Subandrio, who served from 1949 until 1954.[4] There have been 20 ambassadors over the years, including two air marshals, a lieutenant and Marty Natalegawa, who later served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia.[5]
There are currently 10 departments in the embassy, including 2 Defence Attachés, 1 Transportation Attaché, 1 Trade Attaché and 1 Educational Attaché.[6]
Gallery
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Former chancery at 38 Grosvenor Square
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Former chancery at 38 Grosvenor Square
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
- ^ "Indonesian Embassy in London". Indonesianembassy.org.uk. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ "Farmer-capital.co.uk".
- ^ "Indonesian Embassy in London". Indonesianembassy.org.uk. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ "Kementerian Luar Negeri - Profil Menteri Luar Negeri". Kemlu.go.id. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ "Indonesian Embassy in London". Indonesianembassy.org.uk. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.