JAKARTA - The attitude of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) changed after hearing Prabowo Subianto's presentation. The institution, which was originally critical, now expresses support for Indonesia's involvement in the Board of Peace (BoP), but with a clear boundary line: it must bring benefits, or be abandoned.
The change in tone came after the President explained that global conflicts - Europe, the Middle East, to nuclear threats - would hit Indonesia, not only politically, but also economically and nationally. World stability is directly related to the welfare of the people. Therefore, involvement in the BoP is positioned as a step to prevent war, not just a diplomatic maneuver.
MUI Secretary General Amirsyah Tambunan captured the main message of the President. Strengthening the economy and national resilience cannot be separated from a peaceful global situation. MUI assesses that the greatest harm is precisely when war breaks out. The impact is inevitable for Indonesia.
"Conflict is not beneficial to anyone," he said after meeting President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta, Tuesday, February 2.
Meanwhile, MUI Chairman Anwar Iskandar emphasized the President's commitment to fighting for Palestinian independence and helping the suffering of Gaza through the forum. Indonesia will move together with other Islamic countries. However, this support is conditional. If the BoP does not benefit the Palestinians and world peace, Islamic countries, including Indonesia, can leave.
"As long as it is for the benefit, why not? There is a promise that if it is not beneficial, it will come out," said Anwar at the same place.
"The important thing is that we note, the President is committed to the interests and welfare of the Indonesian people, eradicating corruption, and bringing this country to prosperity and better conditions in the future. That's what he said in the," continued Anwar.
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