Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Includes ‘Om Swastiastu’ And ‘Om Shanti’ In UN Speech, Urges Global Religious Unity
**Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Calls for Religious Harmony at the United Nations General Assembly**
At the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto began and ended his speech with Sanskrit greetings, emphasizing the importance of harmony among all religions.
Opening his address, Prabowo greeted world leaders with “Om Swastiastu,” a traditional greeting from Indonesia’s Hindu-majority island of Bali, which translates to “May you be blessed and protected.” In closing, he included the phrase “Om Shanti Shanti, Shanti Om,” along with invocations from other faiths.
“Jews, Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, all religions—we must live as one human family,” he affirmed. “Indonesia is committed to being part of making this vision a reality. Is this a dream? Maybe, but this is the beautiful dream that we must work together towards,” he added.
Following the speech of US President Donald Trump, Prabowo responded to Trump’s critical remarks about the UN. He defended the organization, highlighting its vital role in Indonesia’s history.
“In our struggle for independence, and our fight to overcome disease, hunger, and poverty, the UN stood with Indonesia and gave us vital assistance,” he stated. “Decisions made here based on human solidarity—by the Security Council and this Assembly—gave Indonesia international legitimacy, opened doors, and supported our early development,” he continued, referencing various UN developmental agencies.
“Because of that, Indonesia stands today on the cusp of shared prosperity and greater equality,” Prabowo said.
Without explicitly naming the US or President Trump, he criticized threats issued to nations and entities, warning, “No one country can bully the whole community of the human family.”
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