Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) and the United Nations (UN) Police Division are expanding their strategic partnership to enhance the effectiveness of global peace missions. The collaboration focuses heavily on improving the security and safety of personnel deployed to high-risk conflict zones.
High-Level Coordination in Jakarta
The strengthening of this cooperation was established during a meeting in Jakarta on Monday between UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar and Indonesia’s Deputy Chief of Police Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo.
Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo expressed gratitude for the UN’s continued trust in Polri. He noted that this trust allows the force to contribute actively through both the deployment of personnel and the expansion of human resource capacity.
Prioritizing Personnel Safety
A central theme of the discussions was the urgent require to protect peacekeepers. Commissioner General Dedi emphasized that the safety and security of personnel remains a top priority for the Indonesian National Police.
By strengthening coordination with the UN, Polri aims to ensure that duties in the field are implemented effectively. The goal of this sustained cooperation is to prevent further casualties among global peacekeepers.
Capacity Building and Field Presence
To maintain readiness, Polri is implementing systematic training efforts. This includes the Annual FPU Commanders Workshop, held from April 20–24, 2026, and an Annual Commanders Strategic Course scheduled for July.
Currently, Indonesia’s field contributions include 140 formed police unit (FPU) personnel assigned to the MINUSCA mission in the Central African Republic.
individual police officers are deployed as follows:
- MINUSCA (Central Africa): 14 personnel
- UNMISS (South Sudan): 19 personnel
- MONUSCO (Democratic Republic of the Congo): 9 personnel
- UNFICYP (Cyprus): 6 personnel
- UNISFA (Abyei): 3 personnel
Future Outlook
Based on the current trajectory of cooperation, Polri may continue to increase its role in international missions. The UN could further rely on Indonesian personnel due to their demonstrated discipline and ability to meet operational standards.
Future efforts are likely to focus on the continued development of human resource capacity, which may lead to more specialized deployments in conflict zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of the strengthened cooperation between Polri and the UN?
The primary emphasis is on supporting global peace missions while ensuring the security and safety of personnel serving in conflict zones.
How is the Indonesian National Police improving the readiness of its personnel?
Polri is conducting systematic capacity-building efforts, including the Annual FPU Commanders Workshop in April 2026 and the Annual Commanders Strategic Course in July.
Which missions are currently hosting Indonesian police personnel?
Personnel are deployed to MINUSCA (Central African Republic), UNMISS (South Sudan), MONUSCO (Democratic Republic of the Congo), UNFICYP (Cyprus), and UNISFA (Abyei).
How do you suppose increased international cooperation impacts the safety of peacekeepers in conflict zones?
