JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the temporary ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran which is expected to ease global tensions, especially in the strategic energy route of the Strait of Hormuz.
President Prabowo Subianto supports this diplomatic move because the impact is considered to have an impact on global stability, including for Indonesia.
The Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi emphasized that every effort to reduce the escalation of conflicts should be appreciated, given the interconnected world conditions.
"All efforts to reduce escalation or tension must be welcomed. Because whatever is happening now, the world is interconnected and also has an effect on the conditions in our country," said Prasetyo at the State Palace, Wednesday, April 8.
Tensions in the Middle East have previously disrupted global shipping lanes, including energy distribution through the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the world's vital routes.
Meanwhile, the White House called the two-week ceasefire an American success in achieving its military goals.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the deal was the result of President Donald Trump's leadership and the US military's strength.
"This is a victory for America, achieved by President Donald Trump and our mighty military," Leavitt said in an official statement, Monday, April 7.
On the other hand, the Indonesian government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sees this agreement as an initial momentum towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang assessed that there was openness from the warring parties to pursue a diplomatic path.
"Indonesia sees this momentum as a positive start, and encourages that this opportunity can be optimally utilized to advance a sustainable peaceful settlement," he said.
The government hopes that the agreement can maintain global stability while minimizing economic impacts, especially related to energy supply and international trade activities.
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