President stresses Indonesia's commitment to free and active foreign policy

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto has emphasised that Indonesia will continue to adhere to the principle of a free and active foreign policy, maintaining good relations with various countries and groups.

“I am fortunate. The President of Indonesia inherits a legacy from our nation’s founders. That Indonesia’s foreign policy is non-aligned. Non-bloc politics. We are friends with all countries. We are friends with all powers; we do not want to be involved in anyone’s military pacts,” said President Prabowo Subianto while opening the XVIII National Deliberation of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province, which was also attended online from Jakarta on Wednesday.

Prabowo stated that upon being elected President, he immediately outlined a foreign policy consistent with that previously championed by the nation’s founders.

He noted that the reaffirmation of this free and active implementation is necessary given the current global situation, amidst conflicts occurring in several regions such as the Middle East.

“As soon as I received my mandate as President, I immediately outlined that our foreign policy continues the non-aligned, non-bloc, and free and active policy,” said the President.

To this end, Indonesia continues to maintain good relations with countries such as the United States, Russia, China, and various other parties.

“Indonesia is currently well-liked. Indonesia is sought after because Indonesia is known for not wanting to have enemies,” he explained.

To safeguard Indonesia’s interests, the nation also participates in several international cooperation groups, such as APEC, the OIC, the G20, and BRICS.

“To defend the interests of the people, we must indeed maintain good relations with all governments. That is why I say Indonesia’s politics is the politics of being a good neighbour,” said President Prabowo Subianto.