Nurul Arifin, a member of Commission I of the House of Representatives from the Golkar Party faction, assessed that President Prabowo Subianto’s presence at the 80th United Nations General Assembly was a very important moment for Indonesia’s diplomacy at the international level.

She considered the speech delivered by President Prabowo to be one of the most impressive in the history of Indonesian diplomacy. With firm delivery, confident body language, and strong content, the speech demonstrated the leadership capacity of the President as a statesman.

“The speech was very powerful and can be categorized as one of the best for Indonesia. It was stated that the domestic public feels proud, while other countries gave high appreciation, as evidenced by the long-lasting standing ovation,” said Nurul during the Democracy Dialectics event at the Parliamentary Complex in Senayan, Jakarta.

Furthermore, Nurul emphasized that the content of President Prabowo’s speech strengthened the principles of Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy, based on constitutional values.

One important point conveyed was Indonesia’s firm stance on the Palestinian issue by calling for a two-state solution.

Nurul explained that this stance reflects Indonesia’s real free and active politics. President Prabowo emphasized the need to fight for Palestinian independence without creating new hostilities, in accordance with the spirit of rejecting colonialism and promoting lasting peace.

In addition, Nurul also assessed that the President’s ideas regarding respect for pluralism, human rights, and multiculturalism showed the inclusive face of Indonesian democracy.

“In terms of gesture, intonation, and content, everything showed the figure of a statesman. The score is almost perfect, 9.9. Most importantly, the President spoke not only as a representative of the government but also representing the voice of the Indonesian people,” said Nurul.

United Nations General Assembly

The United Nations General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations, established in 1945 after World War II. It provides a unique forum for all 193 Member States to discuss and work together on a wide spectrum of international issues covered by the UN Charter, including peace, security, and development. Its annual general debate, held at the headquarters in New York City, is a prominent event where world leaders gather to address the global community.

House of Representatives

The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, established by the Constitution in 1789. It was designed to represent the people directly, with representation based on state population, a key compromise from the Constitutional Convention. Members serve two-year terms, making it the chamber most frequently accountable to the electorate.

Golkar Party

The Golkar Party is a major political party in Indonesia, originally established in 1964 as a federation of functional groups by the military to counter the influence of the Indonesian Communist Party. It served as the dominant political vehicle for the Suharto regime’s New Order government from the late 1960s until 1998, and it remains a significant political force in the country’s democratic era.

Parliamentary Complex

The Parliamentary Complex in Budapest, Hungary, is a magnificent Neo-Gothic building on the Danube River’s east bank. Completed in 1904, it was built to celebrate the country’s 1000th anniversary and to demonstrate the nation’s sovereignty. It is the largest building in Hungary and houses the Holy Crown of St. Stephen, the country’s most important national relic.

Senayan

Senayan is a major district in Jakarta, Indonesia, best known as the nation’s premier sports and convention hub. It is historically significant as the location of the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, a large sports complex built in 1962 for the Asian Games. The area’s name is derived from the Senayan plantation that previously existed on the site.

Jakarta

Jakarta is the sprawling capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Historically known as Batavia, it served as the capital of the Dutch East Indies for centuries, which is reflected in its old town area, Kota Tua. Today, it is a vibrant, fast-paced metropolis and the nation’s political and economic center.

Indonesia

Indonesia is a Southeast Asian archipelago of over 17,000 islands with a rich history shaped by Hindu-Buddhist empires, the spread of Islam, and European colonialism, notably by the Dutch. It declared independence in 1945 and is now the world’s largest island country and fourth most populous nation. The country is renowned for its vast cultural and biological diversity, from the ancient temples of Borobudur to the unique wildlife of Komodo and Sumatra.

Palestinian

“Palestinian” refers to the culture, heritage, and people of the historical region of Palestine. This identity is deeply rooted in thousands of years of history in the land, with a rich cultural heritage encompassing traditional embroidery (tatriz), cuisine, music, and literature. Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli war (known as the Nakba, or “catastrophe,” to Palestinians), the establishment of the State of Israel led to the displacement of a large portion of the Palestinian population, shaping a central aspect of modern Palestinian history and identity.