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COMPAS.com – Diplomatic representatives and consular representatives have different meanings even though their main mission is the same, namely as representatives to conduct relations with other countries for the benefit of the Indonesian state.

Based on the Decree of the President (Kepres) of the Republic of Indonesia number 108 of 2003 regarding the representative organizations of the Republic of Indonesia abroad, here are the differences between diplomatic representatives and consular representatives:

Differences in terms of position

The difference in terms of position is governed by Article 3 of Presidential Decree Number 108 of 2003.

Diplomatic representative:

• domiciled in the capital of the host country or at the domicile of the international organization
• headed by an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary who is responsible to the President through the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Consular Representative:

• domiciled in the territory of the Beneficiary State
• headed by a Consul General or a Consul who reports operationally to the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in charge

The difference on the task side

The differences in terms of duties and functions for diplomatic representatives are governed by Article 4. As for consular representatives, they are governed by Articles 6 and 7.

The main task of diplomatic representatives is to represent and defend the interests of the nation, state and government of the Republic of Indonesia and to protect Indonesian citizens, Indonesian legal entities in recipient countries and/or international organizations, by establishing diplomatic relations with the recipient. Countries and/or International Organizations, in accordance with the political policy and external relations of the Government of the Republic
Indonesia, national laws and regulations, international law and international customs.

The main task of consular officials is to represent and defend the interests of the nation, state and government of the Republic of Indonesia and to protect the interests of Indonesian citizens and Indonesian legal entities through the implementation of consular relations with the recipient country, including strengthening economic, social and cultural relations in accordance with the policies of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia’s politics and foreign relations, national laws and regulations, international law and international customs .

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The difference in function

Diplomatic Representatives have the following functions:

• Strengthen and develop political and security, economic, social and cultural cooperation with beneficiary countries and/or international organizations;
• To increase unity and integrity, as well as harmony among Indonesian citizens abroad;
• Protection, service, protection and provision of legal and physical assistance to Indonesian citizens and Indonesian legal persons, in the event of threats and/or legal problems in the recipient country, in accordance with national laws and regulations, international law and international customs;
• Observation, evaluation and report concerning the situation and the state of the beneficiary country;
• As consular and ceremonial;
• Legal actions for and on behalf of the State and Government of the Republic of Indonesia with the beneficiary country;
• Activities of managing personnel, finances, equipment, representing internal security, communication and encryption;
• Other functions in accordance with international law and practice

The Consular Representative is responsible for:

• Protection of the interests of Indonesian citizens and Indonesian legal persons in the work area in the territory of the beneficiary country;
• Provide advice and protection to Indonesian citizens and Indonesian legal persons in the territory of the beneficiary country;
• As consular and ceremonial;
• Improve economic relations, trade, communications, culture and science;
• Observing, assessing and reporting on conditions and developments in the work area within the territory of the beneficiary country;
• Activities of managing personnel, finances, equipment, representing internal security, communication and encryption;
• Other functions in accordance with international law and practice.

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