Pyongyang, October 11 (AseanAll)  — At the invitation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK,North Korea), Choe Son Hui, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Sugiono, undertook an official visit to Pyongyang from 10 to 11 October 2025. This visit marks the first visit by an Indonesian Foreign Minister to the DPRK in 12 years.

During the bilateral meeting on 11 October, the two Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the long-standing friendship between Indonesia and the DPRK and discussed efforts to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to explore new and mutually beneficial areas of collaboration.

Sugiono also reaffirmed Indonesia’s readiness to facilitate closer engagement between the DPRK and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including through the DPRK’s enhanced participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms such as the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).

In the spirit of strengthening bilateral ties, both Foreign Ministers signed the Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of Bilateral Consultations. The MoU will serve as a platform to explore potential cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including political, socio-cultural, technical, and sports. This renewal reaffirms the enduring friendship and mutual commitment to deepening bilateral relations that have spanned more than six decades.

The previous evening, Sugiono also attended the commemorative event of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea at the invitation of the Government of the DPRK.

Indonesia and the DPRK established diplomatic relations in the 1960s, founded upon the spirit of solidarity and mutual respect between their leaders and peoples. The last visit by an Indonesian Foreign Minister to Pyongyang took place in 2013. Minister Sugiono’s visit thus underscores Indonesia’s continued commitment to fostering constructive engagement and cooperation with the DPRK.