• Tuesday, 05 November 2024

President Joko Widodo and Minister Retno Marsudi Receive Award from Palestinian Government

President Joko Widodo and Minister Retno Marsudi  Receive Award from Palestinian Government
President Joko Widodo and Palestinian president's special envoy, Riyad Al Maliki at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta (8/19). (Instagram/@jokowi)

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - On Monday (8/19), President Joko Widodo and Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi were honored to receive awards from the Palestinian government. The awards were presented by the Palestinian president's special envoy, Riyad Al Maliki, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

President Jokowi was honored with the "Grand Collar Order of the State of Palestine". At the same time, Foreign Minister Retno was graciously presented with the "Star of Merit of the Order of the State of Palestine".

Through Riyad Al Maliki, President Mahmoud Abbas expressed appreciation to Indonesia for its role in supporting the Palestinian people's struggle, including Indonesia's efforts to advocate for a ceasefire, humanitarian assistance, and a two-state solution.

During the meeting, President Jokowi and Foreign Minister Retno also took the opportunity to reaffirm Indonesia's position on the ongoing efforts to support Palestine.

"The point is not in the medal, but in our consistency in defending Palestine because it is following our constitutional mandate," Retno said.

This award emphasizes the close diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Palestine, as well as Indonesia's commitment in supporting Palestinian rights on the international stage.

Apart from giving awards, the Special Envoy also conveyed congratulations from President Abbas to President Jokowi and all Indonesian people on the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. 

Share
News Update
Minister Erick Thohir Cancels Rp14 Trillion Terminal 4 Project at Soekarno-Hatta, Shifts Focus to Upgrading Existing Terminals

Minister Erick Thohir Cancels Rp14 Trillion Terminal 4 Project at Soekarno-Hatta, Shifts Focus to Up...

President Prabowo Receives Credentials from Seven Newly Appointed...

On Monday (11/4), President Prabowo Subianto received Letters of Credence from seven Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary at the Merdeka Palace.

Jakarta Government to Fund Tuition, Supplies, and Fees for Select...

Acting Head of the Jakarta Education Agency, Purwosusilo, recently announced that the city’s free private school program will not only eliminate tuition and registration fees but also cover essential equipment for studen...

Mount Lewotobi Eruption Shuts Down Four Airports, Disrupting Regi...

The Indonesian Aviation Navigation Service Provider Corporation (LPPNPI) or AirNav Indonesia’s Kupang Branch has announced that four airports on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), are temporarily closed following t...

Eastern Spain Flash Floods Kill Over 200 People

Flash floods that swept Eastern Spain on Tuesday (10/29) evening and early Wednesday had killed at least 217 people with dozens still missing, said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday (11/2).E

Trending