Trump Appreciates RI Sending Personnel to Guard the Ceasefire in Gaza

JAKARTA - US President Donald Trump appreciates Indonesia's decision to contribute military personnel in order to maintain a ceasefire and peace in the Gaza Strip, Palestine.

When opening the first meeting of the heads of state level of the Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington DC, Thursday morning local time, Trump highlighted a number of member countries not only committed to providing financial assistance for the recovery of Gaza, but also personnel to maintain peace.

"A number of countries have promised personnel to help maintain the ceasefire and ensure sustainable peace ... especially to Indonesia, thank you very much Indonesia, a big country, thank you again," Trump said, Thursday, February 19, reported by ANTARA.

Trump said this while pointing to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto who was present directly in the agenda. The applause from the audience was also heard as Trump expressed his appreciation to Indonesia.

While inviting the audience to direct their gaze to Prabowo, Trump again called Prabowo a tough man and dared to make decisions that he admitted were not easy.

"Look at how tough he is. Do you think it's easy to deal with him? Look at his face, he's tough," Trump said.

The US President also appreciated the President of the Republic of Indonesia who was willing to allow Indonesian military personnel to participate in the peace mission in the Gaza Strip. "When we need manpower, he doesn't mind," Trump said.

"He's tough and he's smart, but smart is so much more important," the US President said, adding.

Previously, when welcoming one by one the heads of state who attended the first meeting of the Peace Council, Trump had referred to Prabowo as a "besardan tangguhyang leader who works well and is appreciated by everyone".

In the first summit of the Gaza Peace Council in Washington DC, President Prabowo attended the invitation of President Trump.

Several other member state leaders were also present, including those from Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kazakhstan, Hungary, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Egypt.

The schedule of the event includes the opening by President Trump, a presentation from key figures of the Peace Council, a statement from the leaders of member countries, then concluded with a vote and the adoption of a resolution.