JAKARTA - The government expressed its deep condolences for the deaths of three TNI soldiers who were serving as peacekeepers in Lebanon. The palace also confirmed that further steps had been taken, ranging from requests for investigations to efforts to repatriate the bodies.
The statement was conveyed by the Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi through a voice message received in Jakarta, Tuesday, March 31. On behalf of the President, Prasetyo conveyed condolences to the family and all levels of the TNI for the loss.
According to Prasetyo, the government through the Minister of Foreign Affairs has first conveyed the official stance. The government, said the Mensesneg, regretted the incident and asked the relevant authorities to investigate.
At the same time, the government is also moving on a more urgent step. Prasetyo said he had coordinated with the Minister of Defense, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the TNI Commander to try to bring back the bodies of the three fallen soldiers.
Not only that, the government also paid attention to the troops still serving in the field. Prasetyo said a briefing had been prepared for all TNI soldiers who were still carrying out missions in Lebanon to increase vigilance.
"We the government express our deepest condolences," said Prasetyo. He emphasized that the government felt a great loss for the deaths of the three soldiers.
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