Learning From The Leaked Case Of Prabowo Subianto And Donald Trump's Conversations

Dino Patti Djalal. (Instagram @dinopattidjalal)

JAKARTA The leak of the unofficial conversation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and United States President Donald Trump has caught the attention of many parties. The incident occurred after a photo session at the Egyptian Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace in Gaza, Palestine. From this incident, according to Dino Patti Djalal, the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Indonesian Ambassador to America, lessons can be learned.

According to Dino, who when contacted via telephone was having activities in Kualalalumpur Malaysia, what happened between Probowo and Trump was actually a natural thing. "After the official event, then photos together, followed by a non-formal conversation. That's a normal and common thing to happen," he told VOI, Monday, October 14.

Which is risky or dangerous, he continued, if the contents of the conversation are related to sensitive matters. It could be a disaster because it makes the party being discussed offended or hurt. "I still observe that the conversation between President Prabowo and President Trump is still a natural thing. Regarding family, he is asking for Trump's son," he said.

What happened to Prabowo and Trump also happened to other world leaders. After official events and photos, there are usually more casual and non-formal conversations. He gave an example when accompanying President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

This actually shows the closeness between the two leaders. So they can not only talk when there is a formal agenda, beyond that they can communicate like people who already know each other.

And what happened to Prabowo and Trump even though they whispered that they were heard by the public because the microphone used by one of them had not been turned off. So the conversation between the two is known to many people. Fortunately, the discussion material is still only a common thing.

In the future, said Dino, protocol must ensure that the microphone after someone's speech official is deactivated. "The protocol or who accompanies the president must be more thorough. I'm afraid that the leaked conversation will be related to important things that other people or the public cannot hear," he said.

Every official including President must also take care of it, not being able to talk about important things in the public sphere. Can choose a private place to discuss important things. "In the future, you can be more careful," suggested Dino Patti Djalal.