Crown Princess of Sweden Arrives in Jakarta, Visits National Monument
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrived in Jakarta on September 4, 2026, for a four-day visit as a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador.
On September 4, 2026, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, to embark on a four-day goodwill visit as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Accompanied by Sweden's State Secretary for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Diana Janse, and Rachmat Pambudy, the Minister of National Development Planning, Victoria commenced her itinerary with a tour of the Eijkman Building in Jakarta.
This visit provided her with insights into the Biomedical and Genome Science Initiative (BGSi), a national program aimed at advancing precision medicine and disease outbreak preparedness. The UNDP supports this initiative through various means, including policy formulation, infrastructure development, health worker training, and the application of genomic data for early disease detection.
With Indonesia's goal to sequence 400,000 genomes by 2030 under its 2026-2030 National Genomic Strategy, Victoria witnessed firsthand the potential of genomic science in enhancing early diagnosis, personalized medical care, and data-driven health policy. Victoria also paid her respects at the National Monument (Monas), Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral, which symbolize religious diversity and interfaith harmony in the city.
Her visit extended to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, where she examined coral reef conservation and marine ecosystem initiatives funded in collaboration with local communities. These efforts focus on sustainable livelihoods through eco-tourism, sustainable fisheries, and economically viable marine ecosystems. Victoria's journey through Jakarta and Lombok underscores the UNDP's commitment to highlighting development partnerships across various sectors, including health technology, environmental stewardship, and post-disaster recovery.
As a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador since 2023, Victoria has been a vocal advocate for sustainable development, focusing on climate action, poverty alleviation, gender equality, digital inclusion, and community resilience.
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