SEAToday.com, Jakarta - According to the Lowy Institute's Global Diplomacy Index report, Indonesia holds the distinction of having the most extensive diplomatic network in Southeast Asia. With 130 diplomatic posts, Indonesia ranks first in the region and sixth in Asia. China, however, leads the continent with a significantly larger network of 274 posts.
Following Indonesia are Malaysia in second place with 106 posts and Thailand in third with 97 posts.
What about other countries in Southeast Asia? Check out the following infographic!
Indonesia Leads Southeast Asia in Diplomatic Network by 2024
Indonesia: 130 Posts
Malaysia: 106 Posts
Thailand: 97 Posts
Philippines: 94 Posts
Vietnam: 94 Posts
Singapore: 50 Posts
Myanmar: 46 Posts
Brunei: 43 Posts
Cambodia: 42 Posts
Laos: 40 Posts
Timor Leste: 31 Posts
Source: Lowy Institute Global Diplomacy Index (2024)
