Puan Conveys This To Prince MBS When Meeting In Saudi Arabia

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JAKARTA - The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, met with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Bin Salman or Prince of MBS at the Royal Palace of Mina, Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Puan had expressed her gratitude for organizing the pilgrimage this year.

"On behalf of myself and representing Indonesian pilgrims, I would like to thank you for the kindness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, especially Prince Muhammad Bin Salman or the success of organizing the pilgrimage," said Puan, quoted from her written statement, Saturday, July 1.

Puan also highlighted the close relationship between Indonesia and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The proof is that there have been many investments invested in the country.

Including the most recent, the two countries are exploring investment in terms of renewable energy and hospital construction in Indonesia.

"Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have equality in various collaborations, both in our investment and national history, which we must not forget as the successor to the nation," said Puan.

Puan also recalled one of the history of relations between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, namely when the First President of the Republic of Indonesia, Sukarno or Bung Karno made a bed for the Arab King. Now, the bed is in one of the rooms in the Bogor Palace Building.

Meanwhile, Prince MBS in the meeting on Thursday, June 29 was honored that Saudi Arabia could serve the Hajj. He hopes that the congregation will successfully carry out all activities and return to their respective countries safely.

"The kingdom has made all efforts and utilized all the ability to provide comfort and certainty for pilgrims," Prince MBS said in his remarks.

In this event, Puan was present with Malaysia's King Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Senegalese President Macky Sall, Pakistani President Arif Alvi, and Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

Meanwhile, from Indonesia, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Abdul Aziz Ahmad, Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas Suharso Monoarfa, Minister of Village Abdul Halim Iskandar, and Grand Imam of the Istiqlal Mosque Nasaruddin Umar.