Terror attack in Kashmir does not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia: Prez Prabowo

Time of India

01-05-2025

Indonesian
President Prabowo Subianto
has expressed the opinion that the terror attack in Kashmir did not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in
Indonesia
and noted that any system influenced by the military does not produce desired results.
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This was conveyed by Prabowo to Indian Ambassador to Indonesia
Sandeep Chakraborty
when the President sought to meet him to discuss the terror attack.
"I was summoned by the President to convey his condolences, concerns, and views on the terror attacks in India," said Chakravorty. The meeting lasted for close to two hours.
According to Chakravorty, Prabowo said that the terror act did not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia.
As the leader of a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, the President was said to be deeply shocked by the cruelty of the attack targeting innocent tourists, according to the Indian envoy.
"He was deeply moved by the cruelty of the attack. How innocent tourists were killed mercilessly just because of their religion. So, I briefed him on the current situation, the history of our relationship, and also followed up on his visit to India," he said.
The Indonesian President also recalled his friendship with PM Narendra Modi and was visibly upset with the terror attack, according to informed sources. The President also pointed out during the conversation that the role of military must be controlled in any democracy for it to prosper, sources informed.
Earlier, Prabowo said in a post on the X, "Indonesia strongly condemns this heinous act and supports the people and government of India in rejecting all forms of terrorism.'
During Prabowo's January visit here for the Republic Day celebrations, he and Modi strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in combating this threat through bilateral and multilateral initiatives. They underscored the importance of strengthening global efforts to combat terrorism, including eliminating
terror financing
and preventing the recruitment of terrorists, without any double standards. Both leaders emphasized the need for all countries to work collectively to deny safe havens and support networks to terrorist groups, in accordance with international obligations and commitments.
Both leaders called upon all countries to take concerted action against UN-proscribed terrorist organizations and their affiliates. Recognizing the evolving nature of security challenges, the two leaders agreed to work together in preventing the spread of online radicalization and strengthening mechanisms to counter extremist ideologies, according to the joint statement issued following the visit.
In addition to conveying condolences, the meeting also discussed cooperation in the fields of investment, digitalization, and trade. The Indonesian delegation had previously visited India to discuss collaboration in the digital sector.
"There is great interest in India-Indonesia cooperation. We discussed trade issues and various topics were discussed. This meeting was quite detailed," Chakraborty pointed out.