Embassy of Indonesia, London
Diplomatic mission
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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]
30 Great Peter Street
London SW1P 2BU
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Ireland
International Maritime Organization| 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
Dr. Subandrio was the first diplomatic representative of Indonesia in the United Kingdom, serving from 1949 to 1954.[4] Over the years, there have been 20 ambassadors, including two air marshals, a lieutenant, and Marty Natalegawa, who later became Indonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs.[5]
The embassy currently comprises 10 departments, which include two Defence Attachés, one Transportation Attaché, one Trade Attaché, and one Educational Attaché.[6]
Gallery
Former chancery at 38 Grosvenor Square
Former chancery at 38 Grosvenor Square
