Cabinet Secretary: President Prabowo’s Diplomacy Focuses on Results for National Interests

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya outlines other strategic successes, including the zero percent trade tariffs deal with 27 European Union countries and an agreement to develop a Hajj Village in Saudi Arabia, conveyed at Merdeka Palace on Wednesday (02/04).

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that all Indonesian foreign diplomacy prioritizes concrete achievements for the country. He made this statement during a meeting with several former Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, international relations academics, and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) at Merdeka Palace, Wednesday (02/04).

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, this is reflected in various strategic achievements Indonesia has secured over the past year, including joining BRICS, a group comprising major global economic powers.

“Indonesia has joined BRICS, which includes, among others, Brazil, Russia, China, and India, the world’s major economic powers,” Teddy wrote.

In addition, he underlined other strategic achievements include setting zero percent trade tariffs in 27 EU countries and the Hajj Village development agreement in Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia’s participation in the US-initiated Palestinian peace agreement.

“Indonesia made history by signing the US-initiated Palestinian peace agreement. Following the signing, conflicts and casualties have significantly decreased,” Teddy stated.

Regarding Indonesia’s participation in the Board of Peace (BoP), Teddy explained that membership is non-permanent, allowing Indonesia’s full authority to withdraw at any time. As for the US$1 billion fund for the BoP membership, Teddy explained that it is for Gaza reconstruction and not mandatory.

“Indonesia has officially joined with seven major countries, mostly with Muslim-majority populations: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan,” he said.

“Member countries may choose to pay or not. Payment grants permanent membership, while non-payment grants three-year membership. Indonesia has not yet paid,” he continued.

Furthermore, Teddy emphasized that Indonesia’s involvement in BoP is a concrete step for direct engagement in reducing warfare in Palestine. “Not just attending conferences, meetings, discussions, or official gatherings,” he stressed.

Through proactive, results-oriented diplomacy, he added, President Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its global position while ensuring every foreign policy measure delivers strategic benefits for Indonesians and world peace. (BPMI) (EST/AW)