Indonesian President Prabowo Ends UN Speech with 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om'

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a powerful 19-minute speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, calling for global peace, justice, and equal opportunity. He warned that fear, racism, hatred, oppression, and apartheid-driven human folly are threatening the shared future of humanity.

Expressing concern over the situation in Gaza, President Subianto appealed to the international community to take decisive action. He reaffirmed Indonesia’s readiness to contribute to peacekeeping missions worldwide and specifically mentioned Gaza.

Indonesia Ready to Send 20,000 Peacekeepers to Gaza

Highlighting Indonesia’s commitment to peace, President Prabowo stated, "Indonesia is ready to deploy 20,000 or more troops for peacekeeping missions." He added that Indonesia is already one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces. "We will protect peace not just through words, but with action on the ground," he declared.

A Unique Ending at the UN: 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om'

In a remarkable and spiritual conclusion, Prabowo ended his address with the Sanskrit mantra 'Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om', symbolizing a message of peace and harmony amidst global uncertainty. This gesture resonated deeply and stood out at the international platform.