Prabowo Phones Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas During Eid al-Fitr
President Prabowo Subianto utilised the Eid al-Fitr moment to send foreign policy messages through direct communication channels with Islamic world leaders, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. This step is not only interpreted as a tradition of maintaining ties but also as an affirmation of Indonesia’s position on global issues.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the communication is part of a series of interactions by Prabowo with friendly nations.
“President Prabowo Subianto has continued communications extending Eid al-Fitr greetings via telephone connections with leaders of Muslim friendly countries, including Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas,” he said in a written statement, quoted on Tuesday (24/3).
In addition to Palestine, communications were also conducted with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Previously, Prabowo had first contacted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Jordanian King Abdullah II, and Saudi Arabian Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
This series of communications is considered to carry a broader message beyond mere holiday greetings. There is an effort to maintain political closeness while strengthening diplomatic networks amid constantly changing geopolitical dynamics.
“This maintaining ties becomes a prayer and good hope in preserving closeness, support, and strengthening cooperation between countries, especially at this meaningful Eid al-Fitr moment,” Teddy continued.
Specifically in the Palestinian context, the communication with Mahmoud Abbas serves as a symbol of Indonesia’s consistency in upholding its political position. Support for Palestine has so far not only been rhetorical but continually reiterated in various international forums as well as bilateral relations.
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