Indonesia Appoints Nasir as New Foreign Minister Amid Cabinet Changes

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto appointed diplomat Nasir as the new foreign minister, replacing his deputy Sugiono. This change follows the recent replacement of the finance minister with his deputy, moves seen as efforts to restore investor confidence in Indonesia's $1.5 trillion economy. Nasir aims to maintain regional stability and promote multilateralism. Analysts note Nasir's diplomatic background contrasts with Sugiono's low-profile tenure and expect a more assertive foreign policy, including careful scrutiny of international agreements and active engagement within ASEAN.