MATA BANDUNG -Mr. President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, observing the Escalation of Tension in the Middle East which has increased due to Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, disregarding international law. That in conducting its foreign policy, Indonesia is independent and active. Indonesia as the proponent of the Non-Aligned Movement and also as a leader of the G20, and as a Defender of Oppressed Nations. Indonesia also as an inspiration for Asia-Africa on Independence and Full Sovereignty over Colonialism and Imperialism.
Honorable President Prabowo sees the root of the conflict caused by the occupation of Palestinian land, as we know Palestine as a sovereign state was annexed by Israel, their homeland was forcibly seized, they were expelled arbitrarily in the name of Western power, and the independence of the oppressed Palestinian people was torn apart. These painful days are called Nakba Day or the Day of the Destruction of the Palestinian people. It also marks a day of victory or sovereignty claim by Israel at the expense of the Palestinian people.
Honorable President Mr. Prabowo, we need to collectively recall that Palestine as a nation had recognized the sovereignty of the Indonesian people's independence over colonialism and Western imperialism long before our Independence Proclamation on August 17, 1945. The Palestinian people's delegation expressed their support for Indonesian independence through Grand Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Amin Al Hussaini and also a wealthy merchant Mohammed Ali Taher, who announced their support for Indonesian independence via Arabic-language media and radio broadcast on September 6, 1944. Furthermore, the Palestinian people were actively involved in supporting and conducting diplomatic efforts towards the recognition of Indonesian independence.
Honorable President Prabowo's recognition of Indonesia's independence so swiftly, even before our proclamation was announced by the founding fathers Soekarno-Hatta, this acknowledgment of independence is a form of hope, a dream of independence that should also be felt entirely by the people and nation of Palestine, just as we feel it. Where the essence of independence should also be felt by the people and nation of Palestine in determining their own destiny and advancing their own nation without being dictated, pressured, or warred upon by Israel. The nation of Israel, as we know, is an oppressive nation. Isn't Indonesia a free nation that does not like the oppression of one nation under any name? In accordance with the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution, it is truly the right of all nations to gain independence, and therefore, colonization throughout the world must be eradicated because it is not in line with humanity and justice.
Honorable President Prabowo, is this not the spirit of our independence, the spirit of independence of the nation and people of Indonesia? If this is what we firmly believe in as a concrete belief or a steadfast and unshakeable conviction, which also serves as an inspiration for our independence and the independence of other nations anywhere in the world. Therefore, Mr. President, surely you have deeply seen and understood that the Palestinian nation deserves more support for their independence compared to a nation that still legalizes colonization as a means to achieve the national goals of Israel, thus the Israeli occupation in Palestinian land undoubtedly ignores the right to independence that should be obtained by all nations.
The incident of the oppression of the Palestinian nation by Zionist Israel is a bad precedent for the world and for humanity that will not be forgotten throughout the history of mankind. And Indonesia as the leader of Asia Africa has become an inherent destiny that we cannot refuse and cannot be negotiated according to the preamble of the 1945 Constitution "That in truth Independence is the right of all nations and therefore the colonization in this world must be eliminated. Because it is not in accordance with justice and humanity".
Manifest Destiny led the way for the Iranian nation to do the same by supporting the complete independence of Palestine without the shadow of the Israeli occupier. Despite the Western embargo and the negative image propagated by the West, Israel, and its allies, Iran has managed to withstand these pressures with all its capabilities. Iran actively supports resistance groups whose task is to demand the right of all nations, which is independence.
Honorable President Prabowo Subianto, if there are any mistakes by the nation of Iran as the Islamic Republic of Iran. And if there are any mistakes, they are seen as a mistake by the Western nations and their ally, Israel. We can see that there is only one mistake in their eyes, which is that the nation of Iran supports the independence of Palestine, without any pretense, without any hope of return, and even considers the nation of Iran as a shield for the full independence of the Palestinian people. Isn't this what makes the nation of Iran or the Islamic Republic of Iran have a Manifest Destiny or inherent destiny similar to that of the nation of Indonesia or the Republic of Indonesia? That both the nations of Iran and Indonesia truly desire that all nations, including the Palestinian nation, should obtain their independence because colonization is not in line with justice and humanity.
Honorable President Prabowo Subianto, during the period when the Independence of the Palestinian nation is not recognized, the oppression and persecution of oppressed nations by stronger nations will continue endlessly. Thus, as the leader of Asia Africa, Indonesia must take a significant role in diplomatic negotiations for the independence of Palestine and ratify all post-World War II agreements that could potentially oppress other nations. This can become a solution for a more equitable and just world, and also a universally humanitarian one.
May President Mr. Prabowo Subianto always be showered with blessings and guidance from Allah SWT. ***
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