Announcement

Mecca, Saudi Arabia — The Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2025, organized by the Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) Foundation, successfully took place on December 1–4, 2025, at Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem. Bringing together Muslim youth from across the globe, the summit centered around strengthening Islamic leadership, fostering international collaboration, and shaping the future of the global ummah.

Among the distinguished speakers at this year’s summit, Joneri Alimin, an accomplished Indonesian career diplomat and the current Economic Consul at the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) Jeddah, delivered a highly insightful session. His expertise in economic diplomacy, foreign policy, and international cooperation offered participants a broader understanding of Indonesia’s role in the global arena.

Joneri Alimin: Strengthening Indonesia’s Global Economic Presence 

With extensive experience in foreign affairs and a strong background in international economic policy, Joneri Alimin brought a strategic and data-driven perspective to the MEYS 2025 stage. His work as the Economic Consul at KJRI Jeddah focuses on promoting Indonesia’s trade, investment, and economic opportunities while building meaningful partnerships with Saudi business stakeholders.

In his session, he highlighted the vital role of economic diplomacy in advancing national development, encouraging youth participants to understand how global collaboration can open opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth

A Distinguished Career in Economic Diplomacy

Joneri Alimin’s professional journey spans over a decade of service in Indonesia’s diplomatic corps, marked by key positions that shaped economic cooperation and international engagement.

Current Role

• Economic Consul – KJRI Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Actively promotes Indonesia’s economic interests, facilitates business partnerships, and strengthens bilateral economic ties between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.

Previous Assignments

• Head of Sub-Directorate for Economy and Development – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Indonesia
• Responsible for developing foreign economic policies and coordinating international development programs.
• Consul – Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany
• Focused on citizen services, economic relations, and strengthening Indonesia–Germany cooperation.

Key National Contribution

• Head of Election Task Force (Satgas) – KJRI Jeddah, 2024 General Elections
• Successfully led the largest overseas voting operation for Indonesian citizens in the Middle East, ensuring a smooth and transparent electoral process.

Through these roles, Joneri Alimin has demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and dedication to enhancing Indonesia’s global presence.

Driving MEYS 2025’s Mission for Global Youth Leadership

In his MEYS 2025 session, Alimin underscored how economic diplomacy plays a critical role in shaping international partnerships and securing national interests. He inspired participants to view diplomacy not only as statecraft but also as a pathway to empower communities, strengthen global cooperation, and contribute to sustainable development.

His insights resonated strongly with aspiring leaders interested in diplomacy, international relations, economic development, and public policy. By sharing real-world experiences and challenges, Alimin encouraged youth to take an active role in advancing change through informed leadership and collaborative engagement.

Conclusion

Joneri Alimin’s participation reinforced the goals of MEYS 2025: to empower young Muslims with knowledge, integrity, and purpose. His session demonstrated that impactful leadership requires not only expertise and experience, but also a commitment to serving the nation and contributing to global progress.

Looking Ahead: Join MEYS 2026 — Be Inspired by Muslim Leaders

Want to hear from inspiring Muslim leaders like Joneri Alimin and many others? Registration for MEYS 2026 is now open.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a global Muslim youth movement. Visit middleeastyouthsummit.com for more information and secure your spot today.