Dewi Gustina Tobing
Dewi Gustina Tobing | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka and Maldives | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2021 | |
| President | Joko Widodo Prabowo Subianto |
| Preceded by | I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1964 Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Spouse | Bintang Pinem |
| Education | Christian University of Indonesia (Drs.) Birmingham University (MBA) |
Dewi Gustina Tobing (born 16 August 1964) is an Indonesian diplomat who is currently serving as ambassador to Sri Lanka, with concurrent accreditation to the Maldives since 2021. Prior to her appointment, she was the director for American and European intraregional cooperation and consul general in Perth.
Early life
Born in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia on 16 August 1964, Dewi studied management at the Christian University of Indonesia.[1] Upon joining the foreign ministry, she continued her master's studies in business administration at the University of Birmingham, graduating in 1995.[2]
Career
Dewi joined the foreign ministry in 1990. On 21 January 1997, she was accredited to the economic section of the embassy in Brussels with the rank of second secretary.[3] In 2004, she was posted to the economic and consular section of the embassy in Buenos Aires, serving with the rank of first secretary.[4] In 2006, as the most senior official, she became the chargé d'affaires ad interim of the embassy.[5] Around 2013, she was posted to the economic section of the embassy in Seoul with the rank of minister-counsellor. She also briefly served as the embassy's trade attache ad interim on the same year[6] During her posting, she oversaw the 40th anniversary of Indonesia–South Korea relations.[7]
From December 2014 to January 2018, Dewi served as the director for American and European intraregional cooperation in the foreign ministry.[2] During her tenure, she was involved in cooperation initiatives with European stakeholders, notably through the implementation of the Indonesian Timber Legality Assurance System (SVLK),[8] palm oil certification,[9] and training European diplomats.[10]
On 12 January 2018, Dewi became the consul general in Perth, replacing Ade Padmo Sarwono. She was the first woman to be appointed as Indonesia's representative in Perth.[11] She began her duties in Perth on 25 February 2018.[2]
In February 2021, Dewi was nominated as ambassador of Indonesia to France, with concurrent accreditation to Sri Lanka, with concurrent accreditation to the Maldives.[12] After passing the House of Representatives assessment in July,[13] she was installed on 25 October 2021.[14] She presented her credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 21 December 2021[15] and to the President of the Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on 17 May 2022.[16]
Personal life
Dewi is married to Bintang Pinem.[17]
References
- ^ "Prodi Manajemen FEB UKI Mempersiapkan Lulusan sebagai Enterpreneur dan Konsultan Manajemen" [Management Study Program FEB UKI Prepares Graduates as Entrepreneurs and Management Consultants]. Majalah Gaharu (in Indonesian). 13 April 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "2018 WA-ASEAN Trade and Investment Dialogue". Perth USAsia Centre. Perth USAsia Centre. 14 November 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ européenne, Union européenne Commission (2001). Vademecum à l'usage du corps diplomatique: corps diplomatique accrédité auprès des Communautés européennes et représentations auprès de la Commission (in French). Office des publications officielles des Communautés européennes. p. 110. ISBN 978-92-894-0503-4.
- ^ "KBRI Buenos Aires" [Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Buenos Aires]. Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Buenos Aires (in Spanish). Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. 23 December 2004. Archived from the original on 23 December 2004. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Seminario para la Region Centro "Exportando hacia el mundo"" [Seminar for the Central Region “Exporting to the World”]. Mercosur ABC (in Spanish). May 19, 2006. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ "Susunan staf" [Staff Composition]. KBRI Seoul (in Indonesian). Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Seoul. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Korean language program to promote hallyu, tourism - The Korea Times". www.koreatimes.co.kr. 2013-06-10. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ^ "SVLK: Mental Revolution in Forestry Sector, Catalyst for Indonesian Timber Export". Indonesia Government News. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Strengthening Indonesian Palm Oil Certification Towards Recognition in European Union". Indonesia Government News. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "First Time, RI Trained 20 Senior European Union Diplomats". Indonesia Government News. 10 March 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ "Dua Konjen Baru Indonesia di Australia Adalah Perempuan" [Two New Indonesian Consuls General in Australia Are Women]. detikNews. 16 January 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
- ^ Richad, Ahmad (20 February 2021). "Beredar Nama 31 Calon Dubes, dari Mantan Menteri Hingga Pengusaha" [List of 31 Ambassadorial Candidates Circulates, from Former Ministers to Businessmen]. TVRI News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Fauzi (14 July 2021). Budiman, Budisantoso (ed.). "Anggota DPR mengapresiasi kemampuan calon dubes dari diplomat karier" [House Member Appreciates the Competence of Ambassador Candidates from Career Diplomats]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ Rizqo, Kanavino Ahmad (25 October 2021). "Daftar Lengkap 17 Dubes RI Baru yang Dilantik Jokowi" [Complete List of 17 New Indonesian Ambassadors Inaugurated by Jokowi]. detikNews (in Indonesian). Detikcom. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
- ^ "Ambassadors and High Commissioners of many countries to Sri Lanka appointed". LNW Lanka News Web. December 24, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ^ antaranews.com (2022-05-19). "Maladewa minta Indonesia beri warganya peluang pendidikan tinggi". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-11.
- ^ Saraswati Vasile, Astrid (11 June 2019). "Halal Bihalal Diaspora Indonesia di Perth" [Indonesian Diaspora Halal Bihalal in Perth]. DetikNews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 August 2025.