Abu Dhabi, 14 August 2023 – Special Staff of the President, Ayu Kartika Dewi (SKP Ayu), embarked on an official working visit from August 10th to 12th, 2023, to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This visit aimed at exchanging ideas and fostering collaborations on programs to strengthen tolerance among young people.
During the visit, she engaged in discussions with notable figures, including the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders (Majelis Hukama Al-Muslimin/MHM, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam; the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE, Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the United Arab Emirates, Husin Bagis.
In the meeting with Judge Abdelsalam, both parties shared the programs that had been implemented thus far, ultimately converging on discussions regarding potential forms of collaboration to reinforce tolerance among the youth.
Judge Abdelsalam expressed appreciation for the dynamic interfaith and intercultural relationships in Indonesia, as well as President Joko Widodo’s endeavors in promoting peace within the Southeast Asian region. He further outlined various initiatives carried out by the Muslim Council of Elders in advocating for peace.
SKP Ayu also extended her gratitude for MHM’s efforts and initiatives in enhancing the role of religious leaders in addressing global challenges. They also engaged in dialogue about various concrete collaborative ideas concerning programs that could stimulate tolerance.
In a separate meeting, SKP Ayu met with the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE, Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan. During this encounter, she presented collaborative plans alongside MHM, receiving a favorable response from Sheikh Nahayan.
Throughout her time in Abu Dhabi, SKP Ayu also met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the UAE, Husin Bagis, in order to communicate the collaboration plans with MHM.
Reflecting on the visit, SKP Ayu conveyed, “This working visit has provided me a valuable opportunity to exchange thoughts with the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders and the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the UAE regarding potential forms of collaboration. The collaborative programs we envision will center on fostering critical thinking abilities, imparting socio-emotional skills, and facilitating interactions with diverse individuals.”
SKP Ayu expressed her confidence that this visit marks the beginning of various positive collaborations between stakeholders in Indonesia and the UAE.
