When you are in Rome, act like a Roman said former Indonesian Ambassador for the UAE, M. Wahid Supriyadi

To be successful in her/his posting, a diplomat needs to be aware of the local conditions and culture in the country where he is serving.

As a former Indonesian ambassador for the UAE, M. Wahid Supriyadi wrote in his book “Light Diplomacy and Funny: True Stories (Diplomasi Ringan dan Lucu: Kisah Nyata”, he believed that cultural diplomacy approach is more appropriate for this country. He shared with SBS Audio some examples of his experience.

“Light Diplomacy and Funny: True Stories (Diplomasi Ringan dan Lucu: Kisah Nyata”, a book by M Wahid Supriyadi, a former Indonesian Ambassador for the UAE, 2008 – 2011. Courtesy: M. Wahid Supriyadi.

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