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Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the clashes between the Turkish and Syrian government forces in northwest Syria. The UN also called for the violence to stop. Reported by Anadolu Agency on Wednesday (5/2), Guterres believes that the military is not a solution to the conflict in Syria. This was conveyed by Guterres following the clashes that took place on Monday (3/2). The clashes left eight Turkish military personnel killed by Syrian government forces supported by Russia. About 20 military personnel were killed in gunfire between Turkish troops and Bashar al-Assad's forces. This increased tensions between Ankara and Moscow, which supported opposing parties in the war-torn Idlib rebel enclave. (Rep-Sg/edt /Ahm)

Singaporean President Halimah Yacob arrived in Yogyakarta province on Wednesday (5/2). She was welcomed by Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and his wife, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas at Yogyakarta Palace. President Halimah Yacob and Sultan Hamengkubuwono X held a closed meeting. Director for Southeast Asia of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Denny Abdi explained that President Halimah Yacob's first visit to Indonesia was to further boost cooperation between the two countries, particularly in education and culture.

"This is the first time for Singaporean president's visit since she became president.  Yesterday, she was received by President Joko Widodo at the presidential Palace. Her visit is to further enhance relations between the two countries.  The focus of her visit was for people to people contact, education, culture, G-to-G. She visited Jogja and she was hosted by Sri Sultan and tomorrow, she will visit several locations, including Gajah Mada University to see educational cooperation between Singapore and Indonesia," said Director for Southeast Asia of the Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Denny Abdi.

Meanwhile, the eldest daughter of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Mangkubumi explained that President Halimah really liked the wealth of Javanese culture at the Sultan's Palace.  President Halimah visits   Gajah Mada University and held dialogues with students on Thursday (6/2) (Munarsih/TRANS:AF)

President Joko Widodo inaugurated the national hero monument Fatmawati Soekarno, the first lady of the Republic of Indonesia at Simpang Lima Ratu Samban, Bengkulu City on Wednesday afternoon (5/2). He said the First Lady Fatmawati Soekarno, who came from Bengkulu, is instrumental in her efforts to seize and defend the independence of the Republic of Indonesia. He sewed the Red and White heirloom flag which was hoisted during the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence on August 17, 1945 at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56 in Jakarta. President Joko Widodo also said, as a first lady, Fatmawati always supported the struggle of President Soekarno, motivating Bung Karno to fight for independence amid limitations during the colonial period. Fatmawati Monument, according to him, is an evidence of respect for the Indonesian people against the struggle of Fatmawati Soekarno. (Ant)

Indonesian President, Joko Widodo said that until now, the repatriation of Indonesian citizens who were former members of Islamic countries in Iraq and Syria or ISIS from the Middle East, is still in the process of being discussed. As reported by Antara, President Joko Widodo at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (5/2) emphasized the need to hold a limited meeting to specifically discuss the plan. According to the President, everything related to this matter must go through detailed considerations. He added that in the meeting a decision would be taken, so that it could then be followed up immediately. Previously, Minister of Religious Affairs, Fachrul Razi said, the National Counterterrorism Agency would repatriate 600 Indonesian citizens who were members of ISIS from the Middle East. (Ant.06 02 2020/Nrl)