Dr. Ayub Dwi Pranata Junus serves as the Honorary Consul-General of the Republic of Latvia to Indonesia, representing the Republic of Latvia throughout the territory of the Republic of Indonesia in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) and the applicable laws and regulations governing consular relations.
Dr. Junus has represented the Republic of Latvia in Indonesia since 2007, when he was appointed Honorary Consul. In July 2018, he was appointed Honorary Consul-General, a position he continues to hold. Based in Jakarta, he has consular jurisdiction over the entire territory of Indonesia.
In the absence of a resident Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Indonesia, the Honorary Consulate General serves as Latvia's principal consular representation and primary point of contact in Indonesia. Working in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian government institutions, and relevant Indonesian authorities, Dr. Junus supports bilateral cooperation and safeguards the interests of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian citizens, and Latvian legal entities throughout Indonesia.
His responsibilities include promoting bilateral relations, facilitating trade and investment, encouraging educational, maritime, scientific, and cultural cooperation, supporting official visits and institutional engagement, strengthening people-to-people connections, and providing consular assistance to Latvian nationals. Through these responsibilities, the Honorary Consulate General contributes to strengthening the longstanding friendship and partnership between Latvia and Indonesia.
Professionally, Dr. Junus is an Indonesian entrepreneur and international maritime executive with more than three decades of experience in global shipping, maritime services, logistics, international business development, and cross-border cooperation. He currently serves as Corporate Director and Local Strategic Representative of the Schulte Group in Indonesia, supporting the strategic development and expansion of one of the world's leading maritime groups headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. His professional expertise encompasses ship management, crew management, maritime services, port agency, logistics, hospitality recruitment, healthcare workforce mobility, and international business development.
Dr. Junus holds a Master of Science in International Shipping from the University of Plymouth (United Kingdom) and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (United Kingdom). In 2026, he earned a Doctorate in Strategic and Global Studies from Universitas Indonesia, through the School of Graduate Studies for Sustainable Development, following the successful defence of his doctoral dissertation entitled "Strategic Model for Enhancing the Acceptance of Indonesian Seafarers in the Global Maritime Labour Market." His research developed a strategic model that positions Global Employability Competence as the principal driver of international acceptance, strengthened by Brand Experience, Inter-Firm Collaboration, and Government Role, thereby contributing to policy development and strengthening Indonesia's competitiveness in the global maritime labour market.
In recognition of his service and contribution to Latvia's consular representation, Dr. Junus has received several honours, including the Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia (2016), the Award of Merit from the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) (2017), and the Certificate of Recognition from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia (2024).
Beyond his consular responsibilities, Dr. Junus actively supports initiatives that promote education, professional development, international cooperation, and community engagement. He believes that sustainable international partnerships are built not only through government relations, but also through stronger connections among businesses, academic institutions, professional organisations, and civil society.
Throughout his service as Honorary Consul-General, Dr. Junus has remained committed to strengthening the enduring partnership between the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Indonesia, promoting mutual understanding, expanding opportunities for cooperation, and contributing to closer relations between the peoples and institutions of both countries.
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Dr. Ayub Dwi Pranata Junus adalah Konsul Jenderal Kehormatan Republik Latvia di Indonesia yang ditunjuk untuk mewakili Republik Latvia serta memajukan dan melindungi kepentingannya di seluruh wilayah Republik Indonesia sesuai dengan Konvensi Wina Tahun 1963 tentang Hubungan Konsuler serta ketentuan peraturan perundang-undangan yang mengatur hubungan konsuler.
Dr. Ayub Junus mulai mewakili Republik Latvia di Indonesia sejak tahun 2007, ketika diangkat menjadi Konsul Kehormatan. Pada Juli 2018, beliau dipercaya menjabat sebagai Konsul Jenderal Kehormatan Republik Latvia, dan hingga saat ini terus menjalankan amanah tersebut. Berkedudukan di Jakarta, wilayah kerja konsulernya meliputi seluruh wilayah Republik Indonesia.
Dengan belum adanya Kedutaan Besar Republik Latvia yang berkedudukan tetap di Indonesia, Konsulat Jenderal Kehormatan Republik Latvia berfungsi sebagai perwakilan konsuler utama serta menjadi titik kontak resmi bagi hubungan antara Latvia dan Indonesia. Dalam pelaksanaan tugasnya, Dr. Ayub Junus bekerja sama secara erat dengan Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Latvia, berbagai institusi pemerintah Latvia, serta kementerian dan lembaga terkait di Indonesia untuk mendukung kerja sama bilateral sekaligus melindungi kepentingan Republik Latvia, warga negara Latvia, dan badan hukum Latvia di Indonesia.
Tanggung jawab beliau meliputi penguatan hubungan bilateral, fasilitasi perdagangan dan investasi, pengembangan kerja sama di bidang pendidikan, kemaritiman, ilmu pengetahuan, kebudayaan, serta promosi hubungan antarmasyarakat (people-to-people relations). Selain itu, beliau memberikan bantuan dan pelayanan konsuler kepada warga negara Latvia di Indonesia serta mendukung kunjungan resmi, kerja sama antarlembaga, dan berbagai inisiatif yang mempererat hubungan kedua negara.
Di bidang profesional, Dr. Ayub Junus merupakan pengusaha Indonesia dan eksekutif maritim internasional dengan pengalaman lebih dari tiga puluh tahun di bidang pelayaran internasional, logistik, layanan maritim, serta pengembangan bisnis lintas negara. Saat ini beliau menjabat sebagai Corporate Director dan Local Strategic Representative Schulte Group di Indonesia, sebuah kelompok usaha maritim internasional yang berpusat di Hamburg, Jerman. Dalam kapasitas tersebut, beliau mendukung pengembangan strategis berbagai kegiatan usaha Grup di Indonesia yang meliputi ship management, crew management, layanan maritim, keagenan kapal, logistik, rekrutmen tenaga kerja sektor hospitality, mobilitas tenaga kesehatan internasional, serta pengembangan bisnis maritim.
Dr. Ayub Junus memperoleh gelar Master of Science di bidang International Shipping dari University of Plymouth, Inggris, dan merupakan Chartered Member Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (United Kingdom). Pada tahun 2026, beliau memperoleh gelar Doktor dalam bidang Kajian Stratejik dan Global dari Universitas Indonesia melalui Sekolah Pascasarjana Pembangunan Berkelanjutan, setelah berhasil mempertahankan disertasinya berjudul "Model Strategis Peningkatan Penerimaan Pelaut Indonesia di Pasar Tenaga Kerja Maritim Global." Penelitian tersebut menghasilkan model strategis yang menempatkan Global Employability Competence sebagai faktor utama yang diperkuat oleh Brand Experience, Inter-Firm Collaboration, dan Government Role, sebagai kontribusi bagi pengembangan kebijakan serta peningkatan daya saing pelaut Indonesia di pasar tenaga kerja maritim global.
Sebagai bentuk penghargaan atas dedikasi dan kontribusinya dalam menjalankan fungsi perwakilan konsuler Republik Latvia, Dr. Ayub Junus telah menerima sejumlah penghargaan, antara lain Certificate of Merit dari Menteri Luar Negeri Republik Latvia (2016), Award of Merit dari World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) (2017), serta Certificate of Recognition dari Kementerian Luar Negeri Republik Latvia (2024).
Di samping tugas-tugas konsulernya, Dr. Ayub Junus juga aktif mendukung berbagai inisiatif yang mendorong pendidikan, pengembangan sumber daya manusia, kerja sama internasional, serta pemberdayaan masyarakat. Beliau meyakini bahwa hubungan antarnegara yang berkelanjutan tidak hanya dibangun melalui hubungan antarpemerintah, tetapi juga melalui kemitraan yang erat antara dunia usaha, institusi pendidikan, organisasi profesi, dan masyarakat.
Melalui pengabdian sebagai Konsul Jenderal Kehormatan Republik Latvia, pengalaman profesional, serta latar belakang akademiknya, Dr. Ayub Junus terus berkomitmen untuk memperkuat hubungan persahabatan antara Republik Latvia dan Republik Indonesia, memperluas peluang kerja sama yang saling menguntungkan, serta mendorong terciptanya hubungan yang semakin erat antara masyarakat dan institusi kedua negara.
Honorary Consul-General of Latvia
Dr. Ayub Junus, M.Sc., CMILT
