Print media and digital media are the fastest growing tools of modern diplomacy, Indonesian CG

Karachi, February 07, 2020 (PPI-OT): Mr Totok Prianmato, Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia invited senior journalists for a session of media talk which was followed by a dinner in Karachi. Speaking at the dinner gathering, Indonesian CG said that the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and Indonesia is increasing fast with each passing day. “Both countries enjoys brotherly and friendly relations since the start of diplomatic ties in 1951 and this bond is strengthening further”, Prianmato said.

 

Indonesian CG also told the journalists that “Working as the official representative of Indonesia for the Sindh Province, one of my key task is to nurture and boost up the brotherly relations between Indonesia and Pakistan in all fields of interest including economy, trade, investments and people-to-people contact, effective communication with journalists community etc that shall benefit both countries.”

 

“Sindh Province, especially Karachi, is a very important post for Indonesia, notably in the economic, trade and investment sectors. As Karachi is the largest city with 2 sea ports, its holds immediate importance as the main entry point of Indonesia’s products to Pakistan’s market,” Indonesian envoy said further.

 

Talking about the role of media in today’s world, Indonesian CG said that media is playing a strong role in diplomacy whether it is a public diplomacy or state diplomacy, media has transformed diplomacy from being closed to open. “Print media and also now digital media are the fastest growing tools of modern diplomacy”, Totok added.

 

The Indonesian CG also requested all media friends to continue their unending support and contribution to the Consulate General of Indonesia in Karachi. In this regard, the role of media in covering various activities organized by both Indonesia and Pakistan will greatly assist in strengthening bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries. President Karachi Press Club, Imtiaz Faran, Secretary KPC Armaan Sabir and other senior journalists were also present during the gathering.

 

For more information, contact:

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia

Karachi, Pakistan

E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,

Karachi (Pakistan)

Tell: +92-21-35874623

Fax: +92-21-35874483

Indonesian Women Association of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Karachi visited Al Umeed Rehabilitation Association

Karachi, December 15, 2019 (PPI-OT): As one of their social welfare program on world disable day, the Indonesian Women Association of the Indonesian Consulate General, Karachi (Dharma Wanita Persatuan) visited Al Umeed Rehabilitation Association (AURA), Karachi, the non-profit charitable organization. This visit is also to commemorate of the 20th anniversary of the Indonesian Women Association.

The purpose of Indonesian Women Association to visit Al Umeed is to recognize a non- profit charitable organization that offers specialized interdisciplinary Treatment, Rehabilitation, Special and amp; Inclusive Education services for children and young adults suffering from Cerebral Palsy. The Indonesian Consulate General has sharing the same feelings towards what the children felt made them come to Al-Umeed to share happiness.

During the visit Mrs. Ani Totok Prianamto, wife of Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi with other members of the Women Association admired Munizeh Ali Habib, President of AURA and the staff of AURA for their noble work. Mrs. Ani Totok Prianamto on her remarks acknowledged their hard work, passion and appreciated them for their enormous effort which they put in to run this Centre.

The members of Women Association visited different sections of AURA such as therapy room, art section, computer section, exercise room, swimming pool and vocational room where children prepare many things with their abilities like paintings, embroidery on cloths, jute bags, hair bands etc., which AURA exhibit on different occasion. The visit reflects social and humanitarian concern of the Indonesian Women Association and is part of their commitment to spread the message of love, care, and benevolence to the disabled community in Pakistan, which in turn will strengthen cordial relations between two brotherly countries.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483

Indonesian Consulate in Karachi to promote Indonesian Cuisine through Gastro-Diplomacy

Karachi, November 24, 2019 (PPI-OT): The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi in collaboration with the Pakistan Young Chefs Club (PYCC) organized the 1st Karachi Pakistan Young Chefs Club Cooking Competition on 22nd – 23rd November 2019. The Cooking; Indonesian Cuisine; Competition Program was part of Indonesia gastro-diplomacy to promote Indonesian cuisine to the Pakistani people especially to the young talented chefs of Pakistan in Karachi. Indonesian Consulate seeks to intensify culinary diplomacy or gastro-diplomacy as part of efforts to increase economic diplomacy that has become the attention of the President of Indonesia.

Pakistan Young Chefs Club is a non-profit career development platform, backed by Karachi Institute of Culinary Arts Foundation, offering the opportunity to the young chefs to show the culinary skill set and get the chance to prove their expertise in this sector. According to PYCC President Muhammad Afzal, low productivity and inadequate skillsets among workers are reflective of a dysfunctional system. He further said that through this competition, participants will garner a rich appreciation for the culture, heritage and history behind the delicious local cuisine and especially Indonesian cuisine.

Consul General of Indonesia, Mr. Totok Prianamto was the Chief Guest of the Award Ceremony and appreciated the efforts of the young chefs a lot in promoting people to people contact. Consul General also congratulated KICA Foundation and PYCC for conducting the successful competition for young talented chefs of Pakistan with special theme “Indonesian Cuisine” and hope such activities and collaborations can keep continue and improve in the future.

This cooking competition is divided into two categories- Individual and Team Competition. There were 50 participants in the competition which participated in this competition from all over the Karachi and they have chosen the one class for the competition. There were 8 classes in which participant can compete and their name are Modern Sushi Platter, Nasi Tumpeng (SASA) Team competition, Indonesian Gastronomy Set Menu, Pasta Challenge, Sea Food Challenge, Organic Chicken “Asian Cuisine” and main course Chicken.

During the Award ceremony a live Indonesian food demo was given by Chef Shoaib. Judges panel include representatives from Industry senior chefs. These judges with keen eyes for perfection and had taken authenticity, technique, taste, presentation, safety and hygiene into consideration.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483

Blood Donation Drive in the Indonesian Consulate General

Karachi, November 17, 2019 (PPI-OT): Blood Donation Drive was held at the premises of the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, in cooperation with Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF) of Karachi. Staff of the Consulate General along with their families and Karachi-based Indonesian community, including Indonesian students, as well as a number of Pakistani guests participated the event.

It has been for the fifth consecutive years that Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi in collaboration with AMTF, organised blood donation drive in Consulate’s premise. This event is the second time during this year. It is the commitment of Indonesian Consulate General to spread the message of love, care, and benevolence to our fellow human beings and voluntarily share something with them that may be indispensable in saving their life. The blood donated would be used for transfusion for children suffering from Thalassemia in Karachi through AMTF.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483

Flag-Hoisting Ceremony to mark the 74th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia

Karachi, August 19, 2019 (PPI-OT): The Flag-Hoisting Ceremony was held at the premises of the Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi, to mark the 74th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. Staff of the Consulate General along with their families and Karachi- based Indonesian community, including Indonesian students, as well as number of Pakistani guests attended the event. The ceremony began with the flag-hoisting carried by the “Paskibra”, a special flag bearing and flag raising team accompanied by the national anthem of “Indonesia Raya”.

The ceremony followed by observing moment of silence in honour of all who have sacrificed their lives for the independence of Indonesia, reading of the proclamation text of Indonesian independence, reading of text of “Pancasila” or Five Principles of Indonesian State Philosophy, reading of text of Preamble of the Indonesian Constitution 1945, and speech by Indonesian Consul General who leads the Flag-Hoisting Ceremony. Indonesian Consul General, Totok Prianamto in his remarks among others said that celebration of Independence Day is of great significance to the people and history of Indonesia, marking the declaration of Indonesia as a free nation from the shackles of colonialism and reminder of the unmatched sacrifices and untiring efforts rendered by the forefathers in their struggle of independence.

The Independence Day also gives message to every Indonesian national to play their due role and work wholeheartedly with full devotion and commitment to present Indonesia as a progressive and prosperous country among the comity of other developed nations. Indonesian Consul General also highlighted Indonesian Government achievements in economic, trade and social among other things. The priority programs of Indonesian government also be mentioned, included continuation of the country’s infrastructure development, human capital development, creating more investment and employment opportunities.

Touching upon bilateral relations between Indonesia and Pakistan, Indonesian Consul General shortly highlighted activities of the Indonesian Consulate in promoting bilateral trade, economic, social and cultural cooperation, which include regular participation of Indonesia at My Karachi Exhibition, facilitating the visit of Pakistani businessmen to Indonesia’s biggest automotive exhibition, Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) and Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI), blood donation campaign in collaboration with Afzaal Memorial Thalassemia Foundation (AMTF), educational cooperation with University of Sindh, Jamshoro, as well as Indonesia’s cultural performance in various occasions in Karachi.

He also highlighted the growing bilateral Indonesia-Pakistan ties, where the bilateral trade volume has reached US$ 3.1 billion in 2018 against US$ 2.2 billion in 2016 which is a significant growth, while Indonesia has recently offered additional 20 tariff lines to Pakistan in a bid to further strengthen bilateral trade relations. The ceremony was observed with great zeal and fervour and followed by “prosesi tumpengan” (cutting of well-decorated cone-shaped yellow rice, often prepared for special occasions like communal feast) by Consul General to mark the celebration of the 74th Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The entertaining dance performance of Bajidor Kahot and Gemu Famire by the Indonesian ladies enthralled the audience and made the atmosphere more lively.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483

Indonesian Consul General hosts a reception to pay homage to Pakistan Ju-jitsu team on remarkable achievement in Ju-jitsu World Cup in Thailand

Karachi, April 29, 2019 (PPI-OT): Indonesian Consul General H.E. Totok Prianamto hosted a reception in a bid to acknowledge and pay homage to Pakistan Ju-jitsu team on the remarkable achievement in Ju-jitsu World cup in Thailand, Mrs Totok Prianamto, Sigit Sadiono, Consul for Cultural Affairs, Tariq Ali, Associate Secretary Pakistan Jujestu Federation, and executive board members of Sindh Ju-Jitsu Association and Athletes Fatima Irfan, Dilawar Khan, Muhammad Ali Rasheed were also present in the ceremony hosted by Consul General H.E. Totok Prianamto at his residence.

During the informal address, the Consul General Totok Prianmto appreciated the display of the team work and esprit de corps by the players during the tournament, he said we will invite Indonesian athletes, coaches and organize friendship tournament and training and send Pakistani athletes for same purpose for building good relationships with each other, further he added we will make more plans for building strong relationship between Pakistan and Indonesia people like brother.

I am also very happy to arrange this reception for Pakistan National heroes this is first time so thank you very much for accepting my invitation and coming my residence. On this occasion Associate secretary Pakistan Ju-jitsu Federation Tariq Ali expressed his views Ju-Jitsu Association is ready to support for promotion Indonesia cultural via sports. Further he added I am behalf of my all team members thankful to Hon C. G, Madam, Director Cultural affair and all staff of consulate to arrange great reception in your personal residence that will remember long time. C.G Totok Prianamto also present memento to Tariq Ali.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483

Consul Generals of Indonesia, Afghanistan visits Orchid Schooling System

Karachi, October 07, 2018 (PPI-OT): The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Mr. Totok Prianamto and the Consul General of Afghanistan Mr. Hamidullah Tarin along with his team visited The Orchid School Education System, Clifton campus yesterday, which is one of the product line of Medicam Group of Companies.

According to details, Honorary Consul General of both the countries were welcomed by the Chairman Medicam Group of Companies, Mr. Khalil Ahmed Nainitalwala, Head of Operations Mr. Khurram Nainitalwala and the School Faculty members.

Talking to journalists, Indonesian Consul General said that everyone strives to get a quality education for earning a better livelihood and it is commendable initiative taken by Medicam group for spreading education throughout Pakistan. Consul General of Afghanistan Mr. Hamidullah Tarin appreciating the infrastructure and other activities of The Orchid School said that a healthy learning environment is vital for a long term success and development.

Chairman Medicam Group of Companies, Mr. Khalil Ahmed Nainitalwala said that in today’s era it is very important to inculcate the habit of knowledge based learning in children alongwith its practical implications. ‘Medicam group is doing a great job for promoting education of international standard’, he added.

It is pertinent to mention here that 3 branches of The Orchid School Education are already progressing in flow and the fourth branch is all set to open in near future. Head of Operations, Mr. Khurram Nainitalwala said that highly competent and qualified faculty members are performing their job with full dedication and sincerity at The Orchid School and it is expected that in the coming years we will spread a large network of schools throughout Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
Karachi, Pakistan
E/1-5 Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton,
Karachi (Pakistan)
Tell: +92-21-35874623
Fax: +92-21-35874483