MPR Speaker: Indonesia's Stance on Palestine Unchanged
MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani stresses that Indonesia's support for Palestinian independence remains firm and aligned with constitutional mandates.
During the 2026 MPR Annual Session and DPR-DPD Joint Session in Jakarta, Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Ahmad Muzani reiterated that Indonesia's stance on the Palestinian issue remains unchanged. He stated that solidarity with the Palestinian struggle is not due to hostility towards any religion or nation; instead, it is rooted in Indonesia's historical struggle and the constitution.
The Indonesian people have experienced colonialism and cannot remain silent while others live under occupation and violence. Muzani reaffirmed Indonesia's support for the Palestinian people's right to independence, sovereignty, and a dignified existence in their homeland. He emphasized that sovereignty is a nation's ability to determine its own path and take positions based on national interests and core principles.
The Indonesian Constitution mandates participation in maintaining a world order based on independence, peace, and social justice. Muzani affirmed Indonesia's rejection of war as a means of resolving international disputes. The MPR, DPR, and DPD convened for the annual session, which was themed 'Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous Indonesia,' with President Prabowo Subianto presenting state institution performance reports and delivering the Presidential State Address to commemorate the 81st anniversary of Indonesian independence.
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