Illocutionary Acts in Indonesia Foreign Minister's Speech in the UN Emergency Session

Abstract

This study analyzes the illocutionary acts in Indonesia Foreign Minister’s Speech in the UN Emergency Session, focusing on their classification and functions. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study examines 52 utterances from the speech, which are transcribed and analyzed based on Searle’s speech act theory. The findings reveal that directives are the most dominant illocutionary acts (59.5%), reflecting the speech's urgency and persuasive intent. Representatives (25.6%) are used to provide factual statements and reinforce credibility, while expressives (8.51%) convey emotions. Commissives (4.26%) demonstrate commitments to future actions, and declarations (2.13%) serve as formal statements of identity and authority. The study concludes that Indonesia Foreign Minister’s strategically employs illocutionary acts to advocate for humanitarian action and influence international policy. This research contributes to the understanding of linguistic strategies in diplomatic discourse, particularly in the context of Indonesian diplomacy. Keywords: Speech Acts, Illocutionary Acts, Diplomacy, Indonesia Foreign Minister’s, UN Emergency Session