March 10, 2026 | 05:43 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia is on the right track in facing global geopolitical dynamics because it consistently pursues an independent and active foreign policy and does not side with any bloc.
Prabowo said the current global situation is filled with tension and conflict in various regions, such as the Middle East. He stated that although Indonesia is geographically far from the epicenter of these conflicts, their impact can still be felt because the world is now increasingly connected.
"Our nation, our country, is on the right track. We are on the path of impartiality. We have always been on the path of being free and active, non-aligned," he said, as quoted in a live broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel on Monday afternoon.
The President considered this global situation a reminder of the importance of Indonesia maintaining an independent foreign policy stance and not being tied to the interests of any particular bloc.
According to him, Indonesia continues to respect all countries and world powers, while maintaining good relations with various parties without taking sides in international conflicts.
Prabowo said this stance is also in line with Indonesia's national values, which uphold diversity.
"We respect all powers, we respect all countries. That's Indonesia. We have Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) domestically, but also abroad, we respect all nations, all religions, all races, and all ethnic groups," he said.
He added that this approach is one of the factors that has enabled Indonesia to maintain stability and live peacefully amidst the diversity of hundreds of ethnic groups in the country.
"This is what allows Indonesia to enjoy peace today. We can live side by side with hundreds of ethnic groups, but we can still live in harmony," Prabowo added.
Read: Prabowo Reaffirms Indonesia's Non-Aligned Stance on US-Iran War
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Prabowo Inaugurates 218 Bridges Across Indonesia
9 jam lalu
President Prabowo inaugurates bridges of various types in different regions.
Prabowo Reaffirms Indonesia's Non-Aligned Stance on US-Iran War
11 jam lalu
Prabowo said that Indonesia responded appropriately to the war between the United States and Israel against Iran.
Prabowo Invites Former Military Guards, Aides to Hambalang
14 jam lalu
In addition to meeting his former aides and guards, President Prabowo held a series of five strategic meetings at Hambalang on Sunday.
Fact Check: Did Iran's Envoy Tell Prabowo to Mind His Own People?
16 jam lalu
Tempo Fact Check: Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Boroujerdi never made the statement claimed.
Prabowo Holds Series of Cabinet Meetings at Hambalang Residence
22 jam lalu
President Prabowo Subianto held a series of meetings with his cabinet members in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java on Sunday, March 8, 2026, to discuss various issues including the situation in the Middle East and scholarships for Palestinian students.
Police Reform: How Far Has It Gone
1 hari lalu
The Police Reform Commission has not issued any recommendations. The police continue to cause more problems.
Indonesian Students Urge Prabowo to Reassess BoP Participation
2 hari lalu
An International Relations lecturer at the University of Indonesia, said the protest reflects Indonesia's founding anti-colonial principles.
Why Prabowo's Iran-US Mediation Plan Faces Mounting Skepticism
2 hari lalu
Tia Mariatul Kibtiah, an international relations lecturer at Binus University, reveals the reasons behind the criticism faced by Indonesia's plan to mediate Iran with the United States and Israel.
Minister Bahlil Shrugs Off Doubts on Prabowo's Iran-US-Israel Mediation
2 hari lalu
Golkar chair Bahlil Lahadalia said his party believes President Prabowo Subianto can mediate tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Foreign Ministry: Prabowo to Visit Iran to De-escalate Tensions
3 hari lalu
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs suppoerted President Prabowo's plan to travel directly to Iran, to help de-escalate tensions.
