Saudi Ambassador Invites Megawati to Play a Role in Current Middle East Issues
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi, has requested that the fifth President of the Republic of Indonesia and General Chair of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), Megawati Soekarnoputri, actively contribute to the current situation in the Middle East. This was conveyed during his visit to Megawati’s residence in Menteng, Jakarta, on Thursday, 9 March 2026.
During the meeting, PDIP Deputy Chairman Ahmad Basarah accompanied Megawati Soekarnoputri. Following the meeting, Basarah stated that the Saudi Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi, regards Megawati as a significant figure in politics, both nationally and globally.
“According to the Saudi Ambassador, Ibu Megawati Soekarnoputri is an important figure in local and global politics who pays attention to environmental and geopolitical issues. Therefore, Ibu Megawati’s voice is very important and impactful on the Islamic world and globally to maintain regional stability and world peace,” said Basarah.
Basarah conveyed that his General Chair, Megawati Soekarnoputri, responded positively to the request from the Saudi Ambassador. He also stated that Megawati supports the agreed two-week ceasefire. Based on Bung Karno’s geopolitical teachings, they are ready to act as a bridge for conflicting parties to achieve peace. “Ibu Megawati mentioned that she is also a special envoy serving as a bridge between South Korea and North Korea,” said Basarah.
In addition to discussing current issues in the Middle East, said Basarah, on that occasion, Ambassador Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi also congratulated Megawati on her honorary doctorate awarded by Princess Nourah University (PNU) in Riyadh, the world’s largest women’s university.
Basarah conveyed that Megawati responded by thanking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the conferment and the warm reception during the umrah she performed with her family after receiving the doctorate from PNU.
Ahmad Basarah, who also joined the umrah at that time, explained that Megawati observed the construction process at Masjidil Haram and noted plans for a hajj quota of 6 million in 2030, proposing the planting of trees in the areas where hajj worship is performed, particularly “Soekarno trees.”
“The Saudi Ambassador was very pleased with Ibu Megawati’s proposal and explained that Saudi Arabia indeed has a programme to plant 10 billion trees. Therefore, he will welcome Ibu Megawati’s offer with open arms,” said Basarah.
Basarah added that, as Chair of the BRIN Advisory Board, Megawati is ready to collaborate by providing research results on tree species suitable for Saudi Arabia’s natural conditions and contributing tree seedlings.