Jakarta, Oct. 21 -- Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir lauded the election of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) to the United Nations Board of Auditors (UN BoA) as a landmark milestone for the nation's diplomacy.

"This achievement opens a door for Indonesia to help shape the governance of the United Nations from within. It serves as Indonesia's contribution to the credibility of the multilateral system," Arrmanatha remarked during a briefing session for UN auditors, as noted in a statement released on Wednesday.

Marking Indonesia's inaugural tenure on the prestigious board-following the official handover from the China National Audit Office-the appointment positions Jakarta to directly influence international governance ...