Meeting discussed Australia-Indonesia relations and strategic communications supporting bilateral understanding and public engagement.
On 8 October 2026, IN Diplomacy Editor-in-Chief Ms. Nomita Dhar and team members Alma Amarthatia and Rezkia Maghriby Yoandra met with Ms. Gemma Dabkowski, Second Secretary for Strategic Communications, and Ms. Angky Septiana, Unit Manager (Media), from the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on Australia-Indonesia relations and discuss the role of strategic communications in promoting mutual understanding and people-to-people connections.
The discussion focused on the relationship between Australia and Indonesia, including how strategic communications can support public understanding of bilateral engagement and cooperation. Ms. Dabkowski and Ms. Septiana shared insights into the communications dimension of Australia-Indonesia relations, while the IN Diplomacy team discussed its work covering diplomatic missions and international developments.
Strategic communications serves as a channel for conveying information about diplomatic engagement, government initiatives and bilateral cooperation to wider audiences. The discussion addressed its role in communicating developments involving both countries and fostering greater awareness of their bilateral relationship.
During the meeting, the IN Diplomacy team also discussed its continued efforts to expand coverage of diplomatic missions in Indonesia. Potential editorial topics include bilateral cooperation, development initiatives, education, trade, culture and community engagement. These areas provide opportunities to highlight initiatives and exchanges involving Australia and Indonesia through news articles and other media content.
The discussion also explored the relevance of media coverage in communicating developments in education, trade and cultural engagement, alongside community initiatives and people-to-people connections. Such coverage can provide readers with information about the different dimensions of Australia-Indonesia relations and the activities undertaken by institutions and communities in both countries.
Ms. Nomita Dhar and the IN Diplomacy team expressed appreciation for the hospitality extended by the Australian Embassy representatives and the opportunity for discussion. The team also conveyed its interest in future engagement to cover developments and initiatives related to bilateral relations.
The meeting provided an opportunity for IN Diplomacy and Australian Embassy representatives to exchange perspectives on strategic communications and identify areas of mutual interest in reporting on Australia-Indonesia cooperation.
Source: IN Diplomacy Reporter
