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        "id": 1748851,
        "msgid": "megawati-kuwaiti-envoy-discuss-middle-east-conflict-bilateral-ties-1779546249",
        "date": "2026-05-19 13:46:33",
        "title": "Megawati, Kuwaiti envoy discuss Middle East conflict, bilateral ties",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Ambassador Al-Yassin lauded Indonesia's Bandung Spirit and leadership in supporting Palestine, and Megawati highlighted Indonesia's pivotal role in the Asian-African Conference and Palestinian independence. They discussed the Middle East conflict, with Kuwait denying any party status, condemning Iranian attacks on civilian infrastructure, and calling for Indonesian support toward peace, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to stabilise global energy markets.",
        "content": "<p>During the meeting at Megawati\u2019s residence in Jakarta, Ambassador\nAl-Yassin praised Indonesia\u2019s historical leadership, particularly the\n1955 Asian-African Conference.<\/p>\n<p>He also praised Indonesia\u2019s leadership through the \u201cBandung Spirit\u201d\nof the 1955 Asian-African Conference, which promoted solidarity, peace,\nand anti-colonialism and contributed to Kuwait\u2019s independence\nmovement.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement by PDI-P Secretary General Hasto Kristiyanto\non Tuesday, the ambassador emphasized Indonesia\u2019s vital position in the\nGlobal South and lauded its unwavering support for Palestine, labeling\nthe situation there as \u201cthe last form of colonialism on earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Megawati responded by highlighting Indonesia\u2019s important role during\nthe Asian-African Conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOne of the most important points in the Asian-African Conference\nagreement was the support for Palestinian independence,\u201d Megawati\nstated.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also covered the ongoing conflict involving the United\nStates, Israel, and Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Megawati expressed profound sympathy for the victims of the regional\ninstability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a mother, I feel deep sadness over the uncertain impact of war on\nthe fates of children and mothers in conflict-torn countries,\u201d Megawati\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Al-Yassin said Kuwait had made clear that it was not a\nparty to the conflict and rejected the use of its territory or airspace\nas a launching point for attacks on neighboring countries.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador said Kuwait had faced attacks over the past two months\nthat targeted civilian infrastructure, including airports, oil\nfacilities, water treatment plants, and government buildings.<\/p>\n<p>He said the attacks were carried out by Iran and violated the United\nNations Charter and international law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope Indonesia, with its respected international position, can\nhelp support efforts to realize peace in the Middle East,\u201d Al-Yassin\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting also discussed possible solutions to the Middle East\nconflict, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which the\nambassador described as vital to global energy market stability.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia-Kuwait relations essential in dealing with\nglobal issues<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Kuwait is potential export market for Indonesia: Deputy\nMinister<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Fianda Sjofjan Rassat, Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/megawati-kuwaiti-envoy-discuss-middle-east-conflict-bilateral-ties-1779546249",
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