Indonesia's Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, has denied reports of a planned visit by President Joko Widodo to Israel. The news sparked debate on social media, with many calling for the President to reconsider his planned trip.
According to sources close to the matter, the visit was reportedly scheduled for later this year, but it appears that the plan has been scrapped. Marsudi's office released a statement earlier today, confirming that no such plans were ever in the works.
The decision not to proceed with the visit comes as Indonesia continues to navigate its relationships with both Israel and Palestine. The country has long maintained a policy of neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and any official visit by the President would have been closely scrutinized by domestic and international stakeholders.
While some have expressed support for the planned trip, arguing that it could help boost relations between Indonesia and Israel, others have raised concerns about the potential impact on Indonesia's diplomatic standing with Palestine.
The foreign minister's denial of the plans has helped to ease tensions, but the issue is expected to remain a topic of debate in the coming days. As one observer noted, "the visit was always a long shot, and now it's official - let's move forward and focus on other important issues facing our country."
According to sources close to the matter, the visit was reportedly scheduled for later this year, but it appears that the plan has been scrapped. Marsudi's office released a statement earlier today, confirming that no such plans were ever in the works.
The decision not to proceed with the visit comes as Indonesia continues to navigate its relationships with both Israel and Palestine. The country has long maintained a policy of neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and any official visit by the President would have been closely scrutinized by domestic and international stakeholders.
While some have expressed support for the planned trip, arguing that it could help boost relations between Indonesia and Israel, others have raised concerns about the potential impact on Indonesia's diplomatic standing with Palestine.
The foreign minister's denial of the plans has helped to ease tensions, but the issue is expected to remain a topic of debate in the coming days. As one observer noted, "the visit was always a long shot, and now it's official - let's move forward and focus on other important issues facing our country."