Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto closed his address at the United Nations general assembly with a rare, multifaith farewell, invoking greetings from Islam, Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism. He also called for "Israel’s security" for lasting peace in the Middle East. "Wassalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Shalom, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om. Namo Budhaya. Thank you very much," he said. In a pointed remark, he stressed the importance of ensuring Israel’s security, declaring, “We must also recognize, we must also respect, and we must also guarantee the safety and security of Israel. Only then we can have real peace.” “We believe in the UN. We will continue to serve where peace needs guardians — not with just words, but with boots on the ground,” he added. In a d
From 'Wassalamu'alaikum' to 'Om Shanti': Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's secular sign off at UNGA

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