Target 2045: Bahasa Indonesia as a language of UN forums
There is interesting news for anyone who follows the fate of languages. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) aims to make Bahasa Indonesia an international language in United Nations forums by 2045, the year tied to Indonesia Emas and the centenary of independence. The target was stated by Hafidz Muksin, Head of the Language Development and Fostering Agency, after the Festival Handai Indonesia 2026 appreciation event in Jakarta on August 21, 2026.
As a basis for optimism, he pointed to the BIPA program (Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers), now run in 62 countries. There is also a BIPA class for diplomats, held from September 15, 2025 to May 31, 2026, both in person and online, in two programs: 50 hours and 100 hours. Participants were ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of international organizations in Jakarta.
The numbers are fairly detailed: 181 people registered, from 67 friendly countries and international organizations. Of those, 63 finished the 50-hour program and 42 finished the 100-hour program. According to Hafidz, Bahasa Indonesia is already one of UNESCO's official languages, and classes like this are expected to strengthen language diplomacy.
I was glad to read this, because learning a language often starts with curiosity about a country's culture. 2045 is still far away and the target is ambitious, but the number of countries opening BIPA classes shows real interest.
For those of you learning Bahasa Indonesia here: which part is hardest for you, the affixes (imbuhan) or everyday vocabulary?
Source: ANTARA
As a basis for optimism, he pointed to the BIPA program (Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers), now run in 62 countries. There is also a BIPA class for diplomats, held from September 15, 2025 to May 31, 2026, both in person and online, in two programs: 50 hours and 100 hours. Participants were ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of international organizations in Jakarta.
The numbers are fairly detailed: 181 people registered, from 67 friendly countries and international organizations. Of those, 63 finished the 50-hour program and 42 finished the 100-hour program. According to Hafidz, Bahasa Indonesia is already one of UNESCO's official languages, and classes like this are expected to strengthen language diplomacy.
I was glad to read this, because learning a language often starts with curiosity about a country's culture. 2045 is still far away and the target is ambitious, but the number of countries opening BIPA classes shows real interest.
For those of you learning Bahasa Indonesia here: which part is hardest for you, the affixes (imbuhan) or everyday vocabulary?
Source: ANTARA
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