Retno Marsudi is one of the most respected, visionary, and accomplished diplomats in the modern Islamic world. She made history as the first female Foreign Minister of Indonesia, serving two highly successful, transformative terms from 2014 to 2024 under President Joko Widodo. Prior to her ministerial career, she honed her world-class credentials across several elite diplomatic postings, including serving as Indonesia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Iceland, and Norway. In a major milestone for global governance, she transitioned to the absolute peak of international public service as the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Water. This landmark appointment marks the first time an Indonesian diplomat has been chosen to lead a high-profile UN Special Envoy mandate, cementing her global status.