Voice of Indonesia, the External Service of the State Radio is one of the state-owned entreprises of Radio Republik Indonesia of which services are especially directed to either foreigners abroad and Indonesians living overseas.

VOI as a professional, independent and public broadcasting institution.

To provide information, education and entertainment to either the Indonesian citizens and foreigners abroad.

To develop the nation's identity and culture as well as to develop cooperation and understanding among friendly countries and international world in general.

To give a true and clear picture or information about Indonesia to foreign community abroad. The information may include Indonesia's ideal, aspiration, political guidelines, development progress and culture all of which are aimed at promoting its positive image and at the same time supporting its free and active overseas political policy. These are all dedicated for the sake of the country's national interest.

To maintain the nation's integrity and to present entertainment to Indonesian community living abroad.