"Our diaspora, comprising eight million people, is not just living abroad but is also a vital part of the nation's human resources," she remarked at the Global Human Capital Summit 2024 in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Recognizing the diaspora's pivotal role in national development, the Foreign Ministry and Bappenas have identified thousands of high-potential individuals from the diaspora within a pool of over 690,000 talented Indonesians.
Marsudi highlighted three key areas of expertise among these potential talents from the diaspora: research and innovation, arts and culture, and sports. These individuals will contribute to building national talent and applying their knowledge to advance Indonesia's development.
In addition to being change agents, the Indonesian diaspora serves as pioneers in navigating the complexities of emerging technologies like renewable energy and artificial intelligence.
"The Indonesian diaspora members are our captains in identifying opportunities, solving problems, and providing solutions to the dynamic landscape we face," Marsudi affirmed.
Echoing President Joko Widodo's perspective, Marsudi emphasized the diaspora's role as a bridge connecting Indonesian talent with the global community.
"Each diaspora member is an ambassador, representing our aspirations for a peaceful, prosperous, democratic, and inclusive Indonesia," she declared.
Indonesia and its diaspora are poised to forge a mutually beneficial partnership that will drive progress for future generations.
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