Yesterday in Politics: Prabowo Departs for US, Calls for Palestinian Protection at Board of Peace Meeting
Jakarta (ANTARA) - A range of political events took place on Monday (16/2), and the following are five selected stories for review this morning, from President Prabowo Subianto’s departure to the United States through to Commission I of the House of Representatives’ requests ahead of the inaugural Board of Peace (BoP) meeting.
- President Prabowo departs for Washington DC to meet Trump
President Prabowo Subianto and his entourage took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2) for a working visit to Washington DC, United States.
- Vice President sees off President Prabowo’s departure to Washington DC
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka saw off President Prabowo Subianto’s departure to Washington DC, United States, at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (16/2).
- Commission I of DPR urges Prabowo to press for protection of Palestinian civilians at BoP meeting
Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives, Sukamta, called on President Prabowo Subianto to push for an immediate halt to all forms of violence and to ensure maximum protection for Palestinian civilians when attending the inaugural Board of Peace (BoP) meeting in Washington DC, United States.
- Bangka Belitung Governor and Navy strengthen maritime security
Governor of the Bangka Belitung Islands, Hidayat Arsani, together with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali, inspected coastal and maritime defence exercises in Bangka Regency to bolster security in the region’s coastal areas.
- DPR member hails discounted airline tickets for Lebaran as welcome relief
Member of Commission VII of the House of Representatives, Hendry Munief, described discounted domestic airline tickets for Lebaran 2026 as a breath of fresh air for the public.