Prabowo Dominates Popular Political News, from BoP to Trade
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Popular political news on Sunday (22/3) was dominated by President Prabowo Subianto’s affirmations regarding global issues and national interests, followed by the Eid al-Fitr moments at the Palace that captured public attention, a security incident in Southwest Papua, and the dynamics of Indonesia-US trade relations.
Prabowo: Indonesia Never Committed to Contributing Rp17 Trillion to BoP
President Prabowo Subianto has emphasised that Indonesia never pledged to contribute 1 billion US dollars, or approximately Rp17 trillion, to the Board of Peace (BoP) proposed by Donald Trump, while clarifying the circulating information. “So, we never said that we wanted to contribute 1 billion dollars,” he stated.
Open House at the Palace, Citizens Impressed by Direct Handshake with the President
Thousands of citizens crowded the Presidential Palace Complex and participated in the Eid al-Fitr open house, with several citizens expressing their impression of being able to shake hands directly with President Prabowo Subianto, reflecting the symbolic closeness between the head of state and the public during the Eid celebrations.
Governor Expresses Condolences for Two Fallen TNI Personnel in Shootout in Maybrat
The Governor of Southwest Papua, Elisa Kambu, expressed condolences over the deaths of two Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) personnel in a shootout with an armed criminal group in Maybrat, while hoping that similar incidents do not recur and that the safety of security personnel remains a top priority.
Warm Moment: Prabowo Celebrates Eid with Titiek Soeharto and Didit
President Prabowo Subianto shared moments of Eid al-Fitr togetherness with Titiek Soeharto and Didit Hediprasetyo via social media, showcasing the personal side of the head of state amid his official duties.
Prabowo Emphasises National Interests in US Trade Agreements
In global economic issues, President Prabowo Subianto has emphasised that the government will not sacrifice national interests in trade agreements with the United States, including under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) scheme, stressing that every agreement must favour Indonesia’s interests.