President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently chaired a virtual limited cabinet meeting to address a territorial dispute involving four islands claimed by both Aceh and North Sumatra. Key government officials, including the Minister of State Secretary, Minister of Home Affairs, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Governor of Aceh, and the Governor of North Sumatra, attended the meeting. The main agenda was to finalize the administrative return of the islands to Aceh. After a thorough review supported by relevant data and documentation, President Prabowo officially designated Pulau Panjang, Pulau Lipan, Pulau Mangkir Gadang, and Pulau Mangkir Ketek as part of Aceh’s administrative territory. This decision is expected to bring peace and promote regional harmony, representing a significant milestone in resolving territorial disputes through diplomatic and constitutional means. It underscores the government’s dedication to fairness in governance and unity among different regions.
Prabowo Resolves Aceh’s Island Dispute in Virtual Cabinet Meeting
