Ms. Yuliana Bahar is the Director for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. With extensive experience in ASEAN community building and intra-regional diplomacy, she champions inclusive cultural and digital initiatives under Indonesia’s foreign policy framework. Her work bridges the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ASEAN member states to advance socio-cultural resilience and shared development goals. She is recognised for her collaborative leadership and commitment to a united, vibrant ASEAN.