Ade Padmo Sarwono

Ade Padmo Sarwono (born 31 March 1962) is an Indonesia diplomat who is currently serving as Indonesia's ambassador to Jordan and Palestine, serving since 25 October 2021. Prior to his current office, he held a number of diplomatic positions, including as ambassador to ASEAN from 2018 to 2021.

Early life and education Ade Padmo Sarwono was born on 31 March 1962 in Jakarta as the son of Padmo Soemasto, a lawyer and former chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia, and Siti Poedjani, a teacher. As a child, he grew up with an affinity for languages. He studied international relations since 1981 at the University of Indonesia and graduated in 1988. He continued his studies in Japan, where he pursued his master's studies in international affairs at the International University of Japan from 1992 to 1994.

Diplomatic career Ade's career in public service began in March 1989 shortly after obtaining his undergraduate degree. Upon completing his junior diplomatic education in 1989, from 1990 to 1992 he served as a staff in the directorate of diplomatic facilities. His career progressed significantly after he completed his master's degree. From 1994 to 1995, he held the position of acting chief of regional cooperation section within the Asia and Pacific Directorate. Subsequently, from August 1995 to April 1999, he was appointed as third secretary, and later second secretary at the political section Upon passing an assessment by the House of Representatives, on 20 February 2018 he was installed as ambassador. He presented his credentials to ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi on 2 April that year.

In February 2021, Ade was nominated as ambassador of Indonesia to Jordan and Palestine. After passing the House of Representatives assessment in July, he was installed on 25 October 2021. He presented his credentials to Abdullah II of Jordan on 6 March 2022 and to Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on 1 March 2023.