The foreign envoys were captivated by the view of Raja Ampat from the Piaynemo top, the minister stated here, Monday.
They also lauded the environmental preservation efforts made owing to the local, traditional, and cultural wisdom, she pointed out.
Yembise expressed hope that the foreign ambassadors and diplomats would spread the word around on Raja Ampat`s scenic beauty in their countries.
The minister is optimistic that the diplomatic tour would help to increase the number of foreign tourists to Raja Ampat.
"Let us preserve the underwater natural scenery of Rapa Ampat, so we can benefit from sustainable tourism for the sake of the children and grandchildren," she emphasized.
The Indonesian archipelago of Raja Ampat, fondly monikered the "living Eden" or "paradise on Earth," was earlier a lesser-known tourist spot, familiar only to intrepid travelers and avid divers.
A crown jewel of Indonesia, Raja Ampat has crystal-clear turquoise waters and isles that are covered by thick, green carpets of dense forests and mangrove swamps.
Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world`s coral reef biodiversity, between the Pacific and Indian oceans in eastern Indonesia`s West Papua Province, the world is now taking notice of Raja Ampat after the Indonesian government intensified its tourism promotion here.
Reporter: Fardah
Editor: Otniel Tamindael
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