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    "data": {
        "id": 1791705,
        "msgid": "prabowo-welcomes-eight-new-ambassadors-reasserts-non-alignment-1780926761",
        "date": "2026-06-08 20:11:50",
        "title": "Prabowo welcomes eight new ambassadors, reasserts non-alignment",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has officially received the letters of credence from eight new ambassadors representing various nations, including South Korea, the Philippines, and Greece. During the ceremony, the President reaffirmed Indonesia's commitment to a free and active foreign policy, emphasising the nation's long-standing principle of non-alignment.",
        "content": "<p>The diplomatic event began around 2 p.m. local time, with the\npresident accepting Sri Lankan Ambassador Sumadhurika Sashikala\nPremawardhane, Philippine Ambassador Christopher Baltazar Montero, South\nKorean Ambassador Yoon Soongu, and Czech Ambassador Petr Kopriva.<\/p>\n<p>Also presenting letters of credence were Palestinian Ambassador\nAbdalfatah Ahmed Khalil Alsattari, Greek Ambassador Dimitrios\nMichalopoulos, Lebanese Ambassador Salam Al Achkar, and Saint Lucian\nAmbassador Menissa Rambally.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the press at the Presidential Palace Complex after the\nceremony, State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi noted that the\ncredence deposition was followed by cordial exchanges between the\npresident and the envoys.<\/p>\n<p>He said the envoys conveyed greetings from their respective heads of\nstate and expressed appreciation for President Prabowo\u2019s leadership and\ndiplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of them also expressed appreciation to President Prabowo for\nhis work and diplomacy, which they see as contributing to world peace,\u201d\nHadi said, who also serves as the president\u2019s spokesperson.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting in the Veranda Chamber, the ambassadors also\nshared their views on bilateral relations with Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe president reiterated that Indonesia\u2019s founding fathers\nestablished a free and active foreign policy, meaning the country is\nnon-aligned,\u201d Hadi added.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony concluded with the ambassadors bidding farewell to\nPresident Prabowo at the palace steps as the national anthem, Indonesia\nRaya, was played. The president was accompanied by State Secretariat\nMinister Prasetyo Hadi, Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad Anis Matta,\nDeputy Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir, Deputy Foreign Minister Arif\nHavas Oegroseno, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Prabowo\u2019s trips build ties amid global uncertainty:\ncabinet secretary<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Racing for peace: Indonesia\u2019s move to blunt Mideast\nescalation<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Genta Tenri, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-welcomes-eight-new-ambassadors-reasserts-non-alignment-1780926761",
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