Megawati Sukarnoputri and Abu Dhabi’s Prince Khaled held talks focusing on Indonesia-UAE cooperation via BRIN, highlighting sanitation and quantum technology. They also discussed Palestinian issues, with Megawati emphasizing the need for united support for Palestinian independence. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations while also addressing critical global humanitarian concerns.
Indonesian former president Megawati Sukarnoputri and Abu Dhabi’s Prince Khaled discussed various topics, emphasizing collaboration between Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and UAE institutions during a recent meeting. Megawati, who presides over BRIN’s Steering Committee, highlighted the importance of researching sanitation, clean water, and quantum technology, aligning with Prince Khaled’s interests in advancing these fields in the UAE.
The discussion also encompassed the topic of Palestinian independence, where Megawati called for unified efforts to support Palestine, referencing her late father, Soekarno’s, commitment to this cause during the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. “We must fight together for Palestinian independence, as stated in the Ten Bandung Principles,” Misrawi relayed Megawati’s words.
Prior to her meeting in Abu Dhabi, Megawati attended the World Leaders Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican, focusing on the plight of children affected by conflict in Palestine. During her meeting with the prince, she was supported by her daughter Puan Maharani, who is the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, while Prince Khaled had several UAE ministers in attendance.
Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia Zuhairi Misrawi expressed that this meeting was crucial for reinforcing the bilateral ties between Indonesia and the UAE. The collaboration between BRIN and the UAE’s research entities signifies ongoing efforts to foster innovation that addresses pressing societal challenges and supports mutual interests.
The meeting between Megawati and Prince Khaled underscores the commitment of both nations to enhance cooperation in research and technology, while also addressing humanitarian issues like Palestinian independence. By working together on projects relevant to public health and technology, Indonesia and the UAE aim to bolster their bilateral relationship, contributing positively to global challenges.
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