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The Palestinian government in collaboration with the Indonesian Government plans to hold a solidarity event to garner support for efforts to fully realize Palestinian peace and independence. In addition the event was also held to strengthen the relationship of brotherhood and friendship between the two countries that have been established for decades. The solidarity program is scheduled be held in Jakarta in October 2018. Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Zuhair Al Shun at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday (9/24) said Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki is scheduled to attend the solidarity event.

"As we would like to also say that we once again thank the Government of Indonesia for all forms of encouragement and assistance and also we would like to say that next month, the Government of Indonesia in collaboration with the Palestinian Government will hold a solidarity event or an event related to Palestine which will be attended by delegation from Palestine, the Palestinian Foreign Minister," said Zuhair Al Shun.

Furthermore Ambassador Zuhair Al Shun said that in November, Indonesia and Palestine will also sign an agreement on arts and culture cooperation. So far Indonesia and Palestine have established several bilateral cooperation. The collaboration aims to rebuild the Palestinian economy by means of trade. This was marked by the MoU in the Implementing Arrangement (IA) on the granting of the preference for the elimination of 0 percent import duty rates for Palestinian products. (VOI/Rezha/AHM)

President of Palestine  Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to address his speech at the UN general assembly in New York on September 27, 2018. Palestinian Embassy in Indonesia is gathering support from many elements of societies of Indonesia consisting of representatives of inter-religion, humanitarian Institutions as well as Indonesian Foreign  Ministry. Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Zuhair Al Shun in Jakarta on Monday (24/9) said that international supports particularly Indonesia is an important base for Palestine as well as global stability.

"To express Indonesian principles towards problems of Palestinian who are experiencing the worst pressures and conspiracies, so your concern in facing Palestinian legitimacy especially under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas is a source of pride for the Palestinians. We also invite you today, my brothers and sisters, to support the Palestinian speech at the UN to thwart the agreement. As we also invite Arabs, Muslims and Christians to support this speech. International support for Palestinian issues is very important. This is the right time to support Palestine," said Zuhair Al Shun.

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President Mahmoud Abbas asked participants of the UN General Assembly in 2016 to make 2017 as the year to end Israeli colonialism towards Palestine. In 2017 Donald Trump was elected the US President who is considered by the Palestinians as the most pro Israel leader. It weakens  the dream of Palestine to get independence and build a sovereign country. (VOI/Rezha/Trs.AF/AHM)

Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla has called for dialogue, reconciliation and justice for the whole communities to build world peace.Vice president Jusuf Kalla at a World Peace Summit to mark the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela at the United Nations Headquarters as quoted by Antara News Agency on Monday said that the reconciliation and justice are values that human right fighter Nelson Mandela has taught in his efforts to liberate his people from the discriminatory system of apartheid. He explained Mandela`s struggle has inspired the world and not only the people of South Africa// Vice president Jusuf Kalla believed that in the value of reconciliation. He referred as an example the successful process of reconciliation in Aceh (Indonesian province). The creation of peace in Aceh has made it possible for economic development to continue and former separatist leaders are now holding important government positions. He said the culture of dialogue could build peace as well as good relations between countries, tolerance between different religions and faiths and alliance of civilization. (ANTARA)

The 73rd UN General Assembly 2018 has started since Monday (24/9) at the UN Headquarters in New York, United States. Leaders from all member countries attended the meeting led by the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres. At the General Assembly Indonesia is represented by Vice President Jusuf Kalla accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi. In a press statement received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (25/9), Retno Marsudi explained the theme raised at the General Assembly is 'Making UN Relevant on People, Global Leadership and Share Responsibility for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable Society'. She said the UN encourages global leadership which is very important for the world’s peace and prosperity. On the first day, Retno added, Vice President Jusuf Kalla attended three high-level meetings. While she has conducted a number of bilateral meetings.

"How the UN can encourage global leadership is very important for the world’s peace and prosperity. For today a number of events have been held. At the high level, Indonesian Vice President has attended, firstly, three high level meetings on global peace, secondly the issue of financing and sustainable development goals, and thirdly about sustainable ocean economy. While I myself have held a number of bilateral meetings, among others, with the Arab League, Greece, Colombia, Solomon Island and Saudi Arabia," Retno Marsudi said.

In addition, Retno Marsudi said she was one of the Foreign Ministers who was invited to discuss the situation in Rakhine State, Myanmar. However, she did not ellaborate the contents of the meeting. In the 73rd UN General Assembly Session, Indonesia has a special agenda to urge the United Nations to return to the issue of Palestinian independence. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Zuhair Al Shun had previously asked all elements of Indonesian society to support the speech that President Mahmoud Abbas would deliver later on Thursday, September 27, 2018. (VOI/Rezha/AHM)