JAKARTA - The government provides an explanation regarding the type of drink that President Prabowo Subianto consumed while attending a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the State Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, May 28.
This clarification was given following the emergence of public questions and speculation on social media regarding whether the drink was an alcoholic drink.
Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya, emphasized that the drinks used in the top-fast procession are apple cider sparking which is entirely made from apple juice and does not contain alcohol.
"The drink is apple cider parking, purely 100 percent apple juice. Not wine, and there is no alcohol content," Teddy said in a statement in Jakarta, Friday, as quoted by ANTARA.
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He explained that the non-nalcohol drink was chosen specifically to respect the values and habits adopted by President Prabowo.
"This drink was chosen because it is in accordance with the principles and habits of the President, who avoids alcohol consumption, including in state events," he added.
The procession between Prabowo and Macron was carried out as part of a diplomatic tradition that symbolizes respect and friendly relations between the two countries. Despite being ceremonial, the selection of drinks at that moment remains a concern, especially for people who care about ethical and religious values.
Teddy said that this clarification is also important to respond to narratives that had circulated on social media, including on the Instagram account @se a piece of fire, highlighting the use of drinks in the western diplomacy tradition.
"It's not true that the President said he consumed wine or alcohol. We want to straighten it out so that there is no misunderstanding in the community," concluded Teddy.
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