Marty Natalegawa

Awards & Honours

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Marty Natalegawa's career is marked by a series of notable achievements. He is credited with introducing the concept of an ASEAN-led Indo-Pacific, which has become central to regional diplomacy. His shuttle diplomacy in 2012 prevented a major rift within ASEAN. He has been described as one of the most respected foreign policy and international security thinkers of his generation.

AwardsNatalegawa has received several national and international honours, including the Satyalancana Wira Karya medal, an honorary KCMG from the UK, and the Bintang Mahaputra Adipradana from Indonesia.

Honours & Distinctions

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

Government of Japan

Awarded for contributions to Japan-Indonesia relations.

Records & Feats

First Indonesian Foreign Minister to propose an Indo-Pacific Treaty

Diplomatic Innovation·2013

In 2013, Natalegawa proposed the Indo-Pacific Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, which influenced the later ASEAN-led Indo-Pacific concept.

One of few diplomats to hold top postings in London, New York, and Jakarta

Career Milestone·2009

Served as Ambassador to the UK, Permanent Representative to the UN, and Foreign Minister, a rare trifecta.