Present At The OUR Declaration, The Palestinian Ambassador Thinks Of The Commemoration Of Indonesia's Independence Day

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JAKARTA - The Palestinian Embassy has clarified the presence of Palestinian Ambassador Zuhair Al Shun at the declaration of the Coalition for Action to Save Indonesia (US).

Through his written statement, the Palestinian Embassy said that Zuhair's presence was limited to meeting the invitation for an event which he understood as the commemoration of Indonesia's 75th Independence Day.

"We want to emphasize that our participation is based on the understanding that the event is an event to commemorate the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia and nothing else," the Palestinian Embassy was quoted as saying in his written statement, Wednesday, August 19.

In his statement, it was explained that the presence of the Palestinian Ambassador lasted only five minutes when the song Indonesia Raya was played. The Palestinian embassy explained that he always appreciated the assistance provided by the Indonesian government.

"We in Palestine appreciate the support and assistance we receive from His Excellency Mr. President Joko Widodo, his honorable government, and from all friendly Indonesian people," he said.

Furthermore, the Palestinian Embassy also ensured that the ambassador would not get involved in political activities in Indonesia. "I hope everyone understands that we are not part of and will not be part of political activities in Indonesia," he said.

Previously, Din Syamsuddin declared WE at the Proclamation Monument, Jakarta, along with a number of figures including former TNI Commander Gatot Nurmantyo. Din Syamsuddin emphasized that WE was formed to help deal with national problems.

"The Indonesian nation is experiencing big problems, so let us rise to the rescue. I personally and interfaith leaders, we want to save our beloved country as a national responsibility, as a people's responsibility," Din Syamsuddin said in a declaration, Tuesday, August 18.

In front of the masses, Din Syamsuddin emphasized that WE were formed as a moral movement. This movement aspires to uphold the truth and create justice for society.

"We, as a moral movement, together we move and fight. That the moral movement is not devoid of politics, we also do politics. But moral politics, politics based on moral values, "Din continued.