JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that peace and stability are the main conditions for regional prosperity. According to him, these two things do not come alone, but must be maintained continuously.
This was conveyed by Prabowo during a joint statement with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, Monday, July 6.
"Prosperity will never come without peace and stability," said Prabowo.
Prabowo said Indonesia and Singapore were in the same region and had common interests. Therefore, the stability and prosperity of Southeast Asia cannot be separated from the cooperation of the two countries.
"As close neighbors, Indonesia and Singapore have become close partners. We have common interests because we are in the same region," said Prabowo.
According to Prabowo, peace is not something that just comes. He said that stability must be maintained through cooperation that is carried out without interruption.
"Peace and stability are an effort that must be carried out without rest. Stability and peace are not something that will come by itself," said Prabowo.
In a meeting with Lawrence Wong, Prabowo said the two countries agreed to resolve misunderstandings or misperceptions openly. He said the relationship between Indonesia and Singapore must be built as a relationship of friendship.
"We agree that if there is a misunderstanding or misperception, we will resolve it as friends openly," said Prabowo.
Apart from bilateral agendas, Prabowo said the meeting also discussed regional and global issues. According to him, various developments abroad can have an impact on the lives of people in the region.
Prabowo emphasized the position of ASEAN. Any dispute must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy.
"We emphasize that ASEAN believes that every dispute must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy. Not only in our region, but in all regions," said Prabowo.
The statement is important because Indonesia and Singapore are in the middle of an area that is highly dependent on the stability of maritime routes, trade, investment, and supply chains. Security disruptions in the region can directly hit the economy.
Prabowo said that Indonesia and Singapore's cooperation is not only beneficial for the two countries. According to him, good relations can also contribute to the growth and prosperity of Southeast Asia.
"With this good cooperation, it will benefit not only the people of Indonesia and Singapore, but will contribute to stability, growth, and prosperity throughout Southeast Asia," said Prabowo.
Prabowo closed his statement by emphasizing his personal commitment to maintaining good relations with Singapore.
"The attitude of Indonesia and my personal attitude since the beginning, I think I have proven for several decades personally, my commitment, my belief that Singapore and Indonesia must be good partners," said Prabowo.
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