Jakarta, November 6, 2025 — The Ministry of State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Center for Government Translators and Interpreters (Pusbinter), has officially concluded the 2025 Level B1 French Proficiency Training. The program, aimed at strengthening the capacity of government translators, was carried out in collaboration with the Institut Français d’Indonésie (IFI). Held from May 5 to October 16, this year’s training continued last year’s Level A2 program conducted in 2024.

To ensure the quality of the training and the participants’ readiness for the international certification exam, Pusbinter conducted an on-site monitoring visit to the DELF B1 examination venue on November 5, 2025, at IFI Jakarta. The monitoring activity also served as an opportunity to maintain strong relations between Pusbinter and IFI. During the visit, Pusbinter met with IFI Training Director, Mrs. Mira, who expressed her appreciation for the Indonesian Government’s continued commitment to developing foreign-language competencies for government translators.

Pusbinter emphasized that the Level B1 program will provide strategic benefits for government translators, enabling them to better understand, communicate, and translate French-Indonesian texts in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This training is increasingly important as Indonesia’s cooperation with Francophone countries continues to grow, leading to a rising demand for translation of official documents and participation in international meetings.

IFI Training Director, Mrs. Mira, highlighted IFI’s readiness to further collaborate with the Ministry of State Secretariat by enhancing the quality of future training or expanding opportunities for government translators to participate in cultural, linguistic, and diplomatic programs within Francophone contexts. She also conveyed her appreciation for the dedication shown by the participants, who completed the training and certification process with discipline and commitment.

Meanwhile, the Head of Pusbinter, Sri Wahyu Utami, emphasized that the Level B1 program is part of continuous efforts to develop highly qualified translators and strengthen their preparedness in a global environment. According to her, mastery of foreign languages such as French, which is an official language of many international organizations will bolster Indonesia’s position in bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Pusbinter’s monitoring of the DELF B1 exam ensured that the curriculum delivered by IFI aligned with official standards. The visit also provided moral support for the participants, marking their final step in the program. The monitoring documented the exam atmosphere, interactions between Pusbinter and IFI instructors, and discussions on future steps for the next phase of training.

With the completion of the DELF B1 training and examinations, Pusbinter hopes that the enhanced competencies of government translators will bring tangible improvements to the quality of their translation work in everyday government operations. Pusbinter also hopes that its cooperation with IFI will continue to support efforts to strengthen foreign language proficiency, especially as Indonesia maintains strong ties with partner nations.  (PUSBINTER) (HYP)