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VOINews, Jakarta - Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) Meutya Hafid commended President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) for his commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

"Commission I of the DPR appreciates President Joko Widodo for his promise to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in Gaza," head of the commission Meutya Hafid stated in Jakarta on Tuesday.

The legislator observed that the indiscriminate attacks launched incessantly by the Israeli forces at civilians and their facilities have resulted in the paralysis of various health facilities, thereby deteriorating the living conditions of Palestinians and necessitating immediate humanitarian assistance.

"Hopefully, the aid will be delivered as soon as possible," she remarked.

Furthermore, Hafid said she believes that both the Indonesian government and people will provide aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza.

"All parties, all elements of society, empathize and feel the sadness felt by Palestinians in Gaza and will work hand in hand to help them," she remarked.

Hafid then noted that since October 7, 2023, her side had continued to follow the update on the conditions in Gaza.

Hafid also stressed that all countries across the globe should emulate President Jokowi's fierce stance on Israeli assaults on civilians in Gaza while noting that the president had called for an immediate end to acts of violence.

"Countries should not make provocations and support Israel by providing military equipment instead. This is not a matter of who is losing and who is winning. Instead, this is a matter of humanity. A plethora of women, children, and elderly have fallen victims (to the violence)," she emphasized.

Earlier, President Jokowi conveyed a statement after chairing a limited meeting on Palestine at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Monday (October 30). The head of state reiterated Indonesia's condemnation over the attacks been continuously launched on civilians in Gaza by Israel.

He also stated that the Indonesian government will send its first batch of humanitarian aid to Palestine this week.

"Indonesia will send humanitarian assistance, which will be adjusted to the demand and needs of the Palestinian people. The first batch will be sent this week," he remarked. (Antaranews)

VOINews, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) arrived at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali, on Tuesday, to carry out working agendas, including opening the 2023 World Hydropower Congress.

Upon his arrival, the president was welcomed by several figures, including Acting Bali Governor S. M. Mahendra Jaya, Udayana Regional Military Commander Major General Harfendi, and Bali Police Chief Inspector General Ida Bagus Kade Putra Narendra.

According to a statement received by the Presidential Secretariat's Press Bureau in Jakarta, President Jokowi headed to Gianyar District for a first-hand review of the learning process at Public Vocational High School (SMKN) 3 Sukawati after landing at the airport.

Following his activity at the school, the head of state is scheduled to inspect the prices of several food commodities at Bulan Market in Gianyar.

He will also personally hand over food aid in the form of rice to beneficiaries in the district.

Before concluding his working visit to Bali Province, the president will inaugurate the 2023 World Hydropower Congress at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Badung District.

The 2023 World Hydropower Congress will be held to discuss efforts to promote the use of renewable energy and the development of future industry by building hydropower plants, handling environmental and social issues, and building climate resilience to overcome drought and floods.

Moreover, the event will serve as a flagship forum for decision makers within and outside the hydropower industry, where they can establish collaboration to ensure energy resilience and achieve the net-zero emissions target.

Earlier, President Jokowi and his entourage departed for Bali at 7 a.m. local time from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, aboard the Air Force's Boeing 737-400 Aircraft.

State Secretary Minister Pratikno; Presidential Military Secretary Rear Admiral Hersan; Commander of the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) Military Major General Granada Baay; and Presidential Secretariat's Acting Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media M. Yusuf Permana are accompanying the president during his visit to Bali. (Antaranews)

VOInews, Jakarta: Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia M. Herindra held a bilateral meeting with ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn on Monday (30/10/2023) on the sidelines of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.

Quoting the Ministry of Defense's official website, Tuesday (31/10/2023), Deputy Minister Herindra appreciated Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn for all ASEAN programs that have succeeded in creating and maintaining the stability of the ASEAN region.

"Thank you for the invitation given by the ASEAN Secretary General to meet. We welcome all ASEAN programs so far, which have succeeded in maintaining regional stability," said the Deputy Minister of Defense.

Meanwhile, ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn appreciated the success of Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 and the series of ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM- Plus activities.

Indonesia will hold the peak of the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) and ADMM Plus in November 2023.

During the bilateral meeting, the Deputy Minister of Defense was accompanied by Deputy Chief Representative of Indonesia in Beijing, People's Republic of China Parulian George Andreas Silalahi, Director of Defense International Cooperation of the Directorate General of Defense Strategy of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia (Dirkersinhan Ditjen Strahan Kemhan RI) Brigadier General Steverly Parengkuan and Indonesian Defense Attaché to Beijing Brigadier General Benny Poltak Nadeak.

VOINews, Jakarta - The Indonesian Embassy in Astana held an Indonesia-Kazakhstan Collaboration Batik Workshop at the Indonesian Cultural Center in Astana (29/10).

The activity was held in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Indonesia and Kazakhstan to illustrate the close relationship between the two countries in the form of Indonesian cultural treasures translated into batik works.

This is one way to enhance diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Kazakhstan through culture and batik is a cultural icon that has been widely recognized in various countries and has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO on October 2, 2009.

Indonesian Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, Dr. M. Fadjroel Rachman in his opening remarks outlined the importance of this event for the friendship between the two countries.

"This workshop is more than just a demonstration of techniques; it is an opportunity to form relationships, share ideas and strengthen cultural ties between the two countries. By working together, we not only create beautiful batik works, but also create sustainable relationships that will enrich our understanding of each other's cultures", said the Ambassador.

The resource persons in this activity, Ms. Deby Rahmayanti, staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Astana and Ms. Aizada, recipient of the 2019-2023 Indonesian KNB scholarship, collaborated to provide batik training with Indonesian-Kazakhstan motifs to 25 participants who were all Kazakhstan citizens who filled the hall of the Indonesian cultural center as a soft diplomacy effort carried out by the Indonesian Embassy in Astana to form a positive image of Indonesia in the accreditation country.

The batik workshop process starting from drawing designs, coloring, and the use of canting and the final process was conveyed interestingly by the speakers to all participants.

A high sense of enthusiasm was seen with many interesting discussions related to the whole process from the participants which made the event run interestingly and full of meaning.

One of the participants named Beket Safiyanur who is a citizen of Kazakhstan who attended the Indonesian language class, expressed her happiness in participating in this batik class. Safiyanur stated that the batik workshop was very impressive and increased her knowledge.

The instructor of the batik class, Ms. Deby Rahmayanti is optimistic that batik can be one of the doors of Indonesian Cultural diplomacy in Kazakhstan.

She saw that the participants who attended the workshop were very good and had an art background.

According to her, batik can be a door to cultural diplomacy with Indonesian values in it such as patience, discipline, and thoroughness. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)