Jakarta, Indonesia Sentinel — Support for Palestine resonated during the Indonesian People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) session at the inauguration of Prabowo Subianto as presiden and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Following the official swearing-in, MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani brought attention to the ongoing struggle of Palestinians for full independence.
“In today’s increasingly complex global situation, one issue we must address is the Palestinian people’s fight for independence and human rights,” Muzani said.
His remarks were met with a standing ovation from members of parliament, political party leaders, foreign dignitaries, and former Indonesian presidents and vice presidents. Cries of “Free Palestine!” echoed throughout the assembly hall, signaling strong support from the gathered officials.
Muzani emphasized that the Palestinian issue transcends regional concerns and represents a critical humanitarian cause. “As a nation that upholds the principles of humanity, Indonesia will continue to support Palestinian independence. Through active diplomacy, we will continue to amplify the voices of those who are marginalized,” he stated.
He also expressed hope that the new administration under Prabowo and Gibran will maintain Indonesia’s commitment to supporting Palestine on the international stage.
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Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo and Gibran Rakabuming Raka were officially inaugurated as the President and Vice President of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term in a ceremony held at the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) plenary session on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The event took place in the Plenary Session Hall I of the MPR/DPR/DPD Building in Jakarta.
The session, presided over by MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani, began at 10:07 AM local time with the singing of Indonesia’s national anthem, Indonesia Raya, followed by a moment of silence.
Muzani then formally opened the plenary session, declaring, “With the recitation of bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this MPR session is officially opened and declared public.”
Next, the Chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU), Mochammad Afifuddin, read the KPU’s Decree No. 504 of 2024, which confirmed Prabowo and Gibran as the winners of the 2024 Presidential Election.
According to the decree, the Prabowo-Gibran ticket secured 96,214,691 votes, or 58.59% of the total national valid votes, meeting the required 20% threshold in all 38 provinces of Indonesia.
After the decree reading, Prabowo and Gibran each took their oaths of office, followed by the signing of the official inauguration documents. This ceremony was attended by many prominent figures, including the seventh President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, the sixth President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former Vice Presidents Ma’ruf Amin, Boediono, Jusuf Kalla, and Try Sutrisno.
(Becky)
