Ridwan Hassan
Ridwan Hassan (born 11 August 1961) is an Indonesian diplomat. He served as the ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar from 2020 to 2025.
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| Born | 11 August 1961 Palembang. South Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Alma mater | Sriwijaya University |
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| Spouse | Lita Kadartin |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Hassan was born on 11 August 1961 in Delapan Ilir, a subdistrict in Ilir Timur III District, Palembang, and was raised there. He began his education at SD MI Adabiyah 2 Palembang and graduated in 1972, then attended SMP Bina Warga Palembang and graduated in 1975. He later studied at SMA Negeri 1 Palembang and graduated in 1979, before enrolling at the Faculty of Economics, Sriwijaya University, where he graduated in 1986.[1]
Career
Hassan joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1987 and pursued a career as a diplomat.[1] Prior to his appointment as ambassador, he served as Staff Expert for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he was involved in diplomacy related to international trade and economic cooperation, including public discussions and policy responses concerning palm oil and economic relations with the European Union.[2][3][4]
During his diplomatic career, he was posted to several Indonesian overseas missions, including the Embassy of Indonesia, Bogotá, the Embassy of Indonesia, Tokyo, the Embassy of Indonesia, Washington, D.C., the Embassy of Indonesia, Singapore, and the Consulate General of Indonesia, Dubai.[1]
In November 2020, Hassan was appointed ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar, replacing M. Basri Sidehabi.[1][5] He presented his credentials to the Emir of Qatar in December 2020.[6] He served until December 2025, and at the end of his tenure he was awarded the Al-Wajbah Decoration by the Deputy Emir of Qatar in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Qatar.[7]
Personal life
Hassan is married to Lita Kadartin. The couple has three children, consisting of a son and twin daughters.[1][5]
References
- ^ a b c d e Jonison (2 May 2024). Utomo, Sulis (ed.). "Ridwan Hassan, Wong Palembang yang Jadi Dubes RI untuk Qatar ke 5". palpres.disway.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Ridwan Hassan, Staf Ahli Diplomasi Ekonomi Kementerian Luar Negeri Resolusi Sawit Rugikan Kepentingan Uni Eropa". Sawit Indonesia (in Indonesian). 22 May 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ Kroen, Tedy (5 May 2017). "Lawan Parlemen Uni Eropa". RMOL (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ Fauzan, Rizkie (3 March 2017). "Menlu-BI Teken MoU Peningkatan Diplomasi Ekonomi". Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ a b Sudrajat (27 March 2024). "Dubes RI untuk Qatar Berbagi Pengalaman Dampingi Putri Kembarnya yang Autistik". detikEdu (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Amir receives credentials of new ambassadors". Gulf Times. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Deputy Amir grants Al Wajbah Decoration to Indonesian Ambassador". The Peninsula. 30 December 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.