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        "id": 1704030,
        "msgid": "iraqi-embassy-charge-daffaires-remembers-megawatis-rejection-of-us-aggression-in-2003-1777301845",
        "date": "2026-04-27 19:37:45",
        "title": "Iraqi Embassy Charg\u00e9 d'Affaires Remembers Megawati's Rejection of US Aggression in 2003",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesia's fifth president and PDIP chair, met with Ammar Hameed Saadallah Al-Khalidy, the Charg\u00e9 d'Affaires of the Iraqi Embassy in Indonesia, to discuss the current Middle East situation and strengthen bilateral ties. Al-Khalidy recalled historical visits like Soekarno's 1961 trip to Baghdad and praised Megawati's 2003 stance against the US invasion of Iraq, while both condemned recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran as violations of international law and the Bandung Principles. The meeting underscores Indonesia's longstanding support for Palestinian independence and non-aligned solidarity amid ongoing regional conflicts.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, VIVA \u2013 Indonesia\u2019s fifth president and PDIP general chair\nMegawati Soekarnoputri discussed the latest situation in the Middle East\nand efforts to strengthen Indonesia-Iraq relations with Ammar Hameed\nSaadallah Al-Khalidy, the Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires ad interim of the Iraqi\nEmbassy to Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>This was the topic of discussion when Megawati received Al-Khalidy at\nher residence in Menteng, Jakarta, on Monday, 27 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Megawati was accompanied by PDIP DPP Secretary\nGeneral Hasto Kristiyanto, PDIP DPP Chairman Eriko Sotarduga, Rokhmin\nDahuri, and PDIP politician M. Guntur Romli.<\/p>\n<p>Opening the conversation, the Iraqi Embassy Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires\nrecounted the historic visit of President Soekarno to Baghdad, Iraq, in\n1961, which was warmly welcomed by Iraq\u2019s Prime Minister at the time,\nMajor General Abdel Karim Qassim.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe still have the documentary film of that historic visit,\u201d said\nAl-Khalidy.<\/p>\n<p>The visit at that time was to strengthen diplomatic relations, affirm\nIndonesia\u2019s position in supporting Palestinian independence, and\nconsolidate the solidarity of independent Third World leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Iraq were officially\nestablished in 1950. Iraq was one of the countries that quickly\nrecognised Indonesia\u2019s independence, with de jure recognition in 1947,\nand the Indonesian Embassy in Baghdad was subsequently opened on 27\nMarch 1950 to strengthen bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesia-Iraq relations have now entered their 76th year; we\ncontinue to hope they remain strong and warm. We also know of Mrs\nMegawati\u2019s stance as president in rejecting the attack on Iraq in 2003,\u201d\nsaid Al-Khalidy.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the current conflict in the Middle East, Al-Khalidy\nconveyed the official position of the Iraqi government condemning the\nattacks by the United States (US) and Israel against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur government officially condemns the US and Israeli attacks on\nIran, but also condemns Iran\u2019s retaliatory attacks on its neighbouring\ncountries. We reject this war; we uphold mechanisms of dialogue,\nnegotiation, and peace,\u201d emphasised Al-Khalidy.<\/p>\n<p>Megawati Soekarnoputri also assessed that the US and Israeli attacks\non Iran constitute a violation of the sovereignty of an independent\nstate. In addition to contravening the UN Charter and international law,\nthey also violate the Bandung Ten Principles. On this occasion, Megawati\nalso recounted her stance in rejecting the US attack on Iraq in\n2003.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iraqi-embassy-charge-daffaires-remembers-megawatis-rejection-of-us-aggression-in-2003-1777301845",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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