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luxury beauty products, and PT. Ciptagria
Mutiarabusana represented the garment
production industry.

Since 2014, Indonesia has launched a universal
healthcare system that now covers more than
250 million people. Two of the country’s social
security agencies, BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS
Ketenagakerjaan, also supported the event,
highlighting Indonesia's commitment to
improving the welfare of its citizens.

Since gaining independence, Indonesia has made
remarkable progress, emerging as Southeast
Asia's largest economy and a member of the
G20. With a GDP of approximately $1.1 trillion,
Indonesia is a rising economic powerhouse. A
significant source of this development comes
from the contribution of its agricultural sector,
particularly from smallholder farmers who play
a crucial role in the nation’s economy.

To further emphasize the importance of
this sector, the Indonesian Palm Oil Fund
Management Agency (BPDPKS) took the
opportunity of the event to introduce sustainable
palm oil development as a strategic national
commodity. The palm oil industry in Indonesia is
currently undergoing a transformation towards
greater sustainability, focusing on empowering
small farmers and reinforcing its role in the
nation’s economic growth.

The celebrations reached their peak with a grand
Diplomatic Reception on September 6th, 2024,
where over 500 guests from various nations and
international organizations based in Geneva
gathered to honor Indonesia's National Day.
The event was a vibrant display of Indonesia's traditional dancers emerged, inviting the guests
rich cultural heritage, with the venue bursting to join in on an exuberant Indonesian dance. The
into life through bright, colorful decorations. spontaneous celebration marked the perfect end
Guests were in awe when they were greeted by to the evening, leaving a lasting impression of
a towering, colorful puppet, a famous cultural Indonesia’s ability to both surprise and delight,
icon from Jakarta, that added a unique touch to while staying true to its roots.
the celebration.
Information and Public Relations Team,
This year, the reception paid tribute to Jakarta, Permanent Mission of the Republic of
the nation's capital, and its local Betawi Indonesia in Geneva
community, while also introducing Nusantara—
the soon-to-be new capital city. Indonesia,
known for seamlessly blending tradition with
contemporary flair, managed to break the
mold of a typical diplomatic event. The night
took an unexpected twist when a flash mob of

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