Asia & Pacific
President Prabowo Subianto has drawn criticism over his suggestion that Iran possessed nuclear weapons and his declaration of readiness to help mediate dialogue between South Korea and North Korea.
President Prabowo Subianto gestures on Friday as he speaks during a meeting with Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) members at the State Palace. (Antara/Galih Pradipta)
President Prabowo Subianto has drawn criticism over his suggestion that Iran possessed nuclear weapons and his declaration of readiness to help mediate dialogue between South Korea and North Korea, with experts calling both remarks imprudent.Prabowo’s remarks came from a speech he delivered before Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) members at the State Palace on Friday in which the President outlined mounting geopolitical challenges facing Indonesia.
In the livestreamed event, Prabowo discussed the tensions in the Middle East, claiming that Iran’s possession of nuclear weapons could prompt neighboring states to do the same.
