Turkish Foreign Minister says Peace cannot continue without economic growth

(MENAFN) On Friday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that peace cannot continue without being provided support by economic growth as well as wealth, based on Turkish diplomatic sources. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers’ conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Fidan has stated: “Peace is extremely fragile in Syria, Gaza, and many other regions … Read more

Home Minister Urges Absent Regional Leaders to Join Magelang Retreat

Jakarta. At least 47 regional leaders were absent on the first day of a government retreat at the Military Academy in Magelang in Central Java, following a boycott call from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian acknowledged that some officials were unable to attend due to travel disruptions or … Read more

Technology Minister Satryo’s Official Residence Vacated Amid Reshuffle Rumors

Jakarta. The official residence of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro has been vacated, an official confirmed on Wednesday, fueling speculation that he may be the first cabinet member to be replaced in President Prabowo Subianto’s administration. “I have no further information, but the official residence of the higher education minister has … Read more

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba heads to Malaysia and Indonesia to Strengthen Defense and Economic Ties

Tokyo. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China’s threats grow in the region. The visit, his first for bilateral talks outside of international meetings, shows Japan’s commitment to further those ties even … Read more