MUI Deputy Anwar Abbas Appreciates President Jokowi's Mission To Reconcile Ukraine-Russia

President Joko Widodo (center) walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Maryinsky Palace, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday (29/6/2022). BETWEEN PHOTOS/Setpres/Agus Suparto/Handout/aww.

JAKARTA - The Deputy General Chair of the MUI who is also the Chair of the Central Executive of Muhammadiyah Anwar Abbas appreciated President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi) mission to reconcile Ukraine and Russia through a visit to the two leaders of the country.

"This, for me personally, is something that I must appreciate because he has carried out his duties in accordance with the orders and mandates of the constitution, in which we as the Indonesian nation must be able to play an active role in participating in maintaining world order," said Anwar, quoted by Antara. , Wednesday, June 29.

He also expressed his appreciation for President Jokowi's courage to visit the two conflicted areas.

Anwar assessed that efforts to reconcile Ukraine and Russia were necessary to close the possibility of an increase in tensions between the two sides.

In fact, according to him, if the escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia is not controlled, it could trigger the emergence of a third world war.

"Possibly, if the escalation and tension between the warring parties continues to escalate and get out of control, it is not impossible that a third world war, which we both did not expect, could actually happen," he said.

Therefore, Anwar views that President Jokowi's mission of peace deserves respect and appreciation. He also assessed that Jokowi had carried out his duties as head of state and head of government.

"I see that Jokowi has carried out his duties as head of state and head of government and I respect his decision," said Anwar.

Currently, President Jokowi, accompanied by First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo and a limited entourage, has arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine.

In the photos sent by the Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, when he arrived in Kyiv, the President was escorted by members of the Presidential Security Force (Paspampres) and a number of Ukrainian soldiers carrying long barrels and wearing pins or small badges in the form of the Indonesian-Ukrainian flag.

At 15.00 local time, President Jokowi was greeted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Maryinsky Palace, Kyiv, Ukraine.

When President Jokowi got out of the vehicle, Zelenskyy seemed to be waiting at the palace door. The two countries' leaders then extended their hands to shake hands and greet each other.