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Chairman of the Indonesian-Palestinian Friendship Initiative Din Syamsudin at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday (24/9) called for all Indonesian elements to give support to Palestine. The support is given especially to President Mahmoud Abbas who will deliver his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday (27/9). This support is very important considering that Palestine is currently under pressure and conspiracy from the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. President Donald Trump with some of his controversial policies is considered to hinder efforts of realization for Palestinian peace and independence.

"I invite all of us and all elements of the Indonesian nation to support President Mahmoud Abbas who will address in the upcoming UN general assembly on September 27. Hopefully President Mahmoud Abbas is always confident on his steps and continues to fight, so that Palestinian independence can be achieved. In our opinion, what has  happened in Palestine is a global injustice," Din Syamsudin said.

Din Syamsuddin moreover said that Indonesia will continue to urge the United Nations especially through the next General Assemby, so as peace process between Israel and Palestine including the issue of the transfer of Israeli capital from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, will run smoothly without interference from other countries. Din Syamsuddin said the interference of other sides will impede the peace process and will disturb the people’s life in the world. On the same occasion, the Director of Middle East Affairs, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sunarko said that Indonesia would continue to fight for Palestine in foreign politic. Indonesia will continue to assist Palestine through various channels, including diplomatic, economic and capacity building. (VOI/Rezha/Trs.N/AHM)