President Jokowi Awarded “Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine” by President Mahmoud Abbas

President Jokowi receives the highest award from the Palestinian Government, “Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine”, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday (08/19). (Photo by: Bureau of Press, Media and Information (BPMI) of the Presidential Secretariat/Rusman)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo received the highest award from the Palestinian Government, the “Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine”, which was presented by the Special Envoy of the President of Palestine, Riyad Al Maliki, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Monday (08/19). This award was presented as a form of recognition for Indonesia’s consistent support for the Palestinian cause for independence.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi explained that the award was delivered directly by President Mahmoud Abbas’s Special Envoy after a meeting with President Jokowi. “The Special Envoy extended President Mahmoud Abbas’s very high appreciation to the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Indonesia’s consistent stance in supporting the Palestinian cause,” said Retno.

In addition to presenting the award, the Special Envoy also extended President Abbas’s congratulations to President Jokowi and all the Indonesian people on the commemoration of the 79th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. President Mahmoud Abbas expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s important role in supporting the Palestinian people, including Indonesia’s advocacy for a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance and a two-state solution.

“Mr. President (Jokowi) strongly emphasized, among others, Indonesia’s consistent stance to continuously support the Palestinian cause. Indonesia will also continue to advocate for a ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian assistance, and of course a two-state solution,” explained Retno.

During the meeting, President Jokowi also reaffirmed Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to continuously supporting the Palestinian cause and to fighting for international recognition and full membership of Palestine in the UN.

“Indonesia will also continue to approach UN member countries to recognize Palestine and support Palestine’s full membership in the UN,” added Retno.

When presenting the award, Special Envoy Riyad Al Maliki emphasized that this award was presented as a form of respect for President Jokowi’s efforts in strengthening relations between Indonesia and Palestine and in supporting the Palestinian cause for freedom and independence.

The presentation of this award confirms the close diplomatic relations between the two countries, as well as Indonesia’s commitment to supporting Palestinian rights on the international stage. (BPMI of the Presidential Secretariat/AIT) (TM/MUR)