JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto expressed his admiration for the history and leadership of the Turkish nation, while emphasizing the importance of collaboration between Indonesia and Turkey in defending global justice.
"Personally, I am an admirer of Turkish history. When I was young, I had idol figures, icons that I admired Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Fatih Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror," President Prabowo said in a speech to the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Thursday, April 10, as reported by ANTARA.
President Prabowo expressed his love for the Ataturk figure was realized by placing the statue of his revolutionary Turkish leader in his office and private home in Jakarta.
He called Ataturk a symbol of courage, leadership, patriotism, and the spirit of never giving up which was an inspiration not only to Indonesia, but also to developing countries in the southern hemisphere.
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was born on May 19, 1881 and died on November 10, 1938, was a visionary military officer and statesman who led the major revolution in Turkey.
Prior to 1934, he was known as Gazi Mustafa Kemal Pasa. Ataturk was the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey, who played a key role in transforming Turkey from the Ottoman empire into a modern and secular republic.
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Meanwhile, Mehmed II, known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was the Two-time In Power Sultan of Ottoman (14441446 and 14511481). He was famous for conquering Islam in 1453, ending the Byzantine Empire and making Istanbul the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
In the midst of the current geopolitical dynamics of the world, President Prabowo stressed that leadership is needed which is not only brave, but also wise.
He stated that Turkey and Indonesia must appear strong and play an active role on the world stage in defending global justice.
"If we work together and unite our voices, then the world will hear us more," said President Prabowo.
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