President Prabowo urges unity as Middle East tensions escalate

This was conveyed by the Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Ahmad Muzani, after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday.

“Because the current global situation makes it easy for people to think according to their own perspectives, and that has the potential to undermine our harmony,” he remarked.

Muzani emphasized that President Prabowo has repeatedly stated that every policy he creates and the government implements is solely for the sake of the Indonesian nation.

This same message, he continued, was also highlighted by the President during a meeting with several key figures, such as former presidents and vice presidents, political party leaders, former foreign affairs ministers, and other officials, on Tuesday evening.

Former presidents and vice presidents in attendance included the 6th President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the 7th President Joko Widodo, the 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla, the 11th Vice President Boediono, and the 13th Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.

At Tuesday’s meeting, President Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia must be prepared for any eventuality following the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

In response to the escalation, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono affirmed that he had instructed the Indonesian Ambassador in Tehran to take immediate evacuation steps for any Indonesian citizens who wish to be repatriated.

He noted that not all Indonesians in the affected areas have requested evacuation. However, since some in Iran have expressed their willingness to leave, the repatriation process is being carried out in stages.

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Translator: Genta T, Andi F, Raka Adji