Jakarta ( WNAM MONITORING) – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stressed that Indonesia must become a strong nation so that it can help oppressed people, including those in Palestine.
“If we are strong, we can help our brothers and sisters who are oppressed by another regime,” Prabowo said in his remarks at the reception marking the 100th anniversary of Darussalam Gontor Islamic Boarding School, here on Saturday.Prabowo said the ongoing attacks faced by the Palestinian people should encourage Indonesia to build its national strength.
Prabowo said he was reminded of the Palestinian people while delivering remarks at the event.
Prabowo was presented with a keffiyeh by Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulfattah A.K. Al-Sattari during his speech.
After returning to the podium, Prabowo was seen wiping his eyes with the traditional Palestinian scarf.”I apologize. I was reminded of our brothers and sisters in Palestine,” he said.
Prabowo said Indonesia needed to study diligently and build a strong nation so that it would have the capacity to face various challenges.
“I think this should encourage all of us, all of you, especially the kiai, the ulama, and educators at institutions like Gontor. I think this should encourage and motivate us,” he said.
Prabowo stated that a nation’s strength is also linked to the ability to be self-reliant and not depend on other nations.
