REPUBLICA.CO.ID, JAKARTA, — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto responded casually to a statement by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, stating that he did not want to “confront” him. This statement was made by Trump on the agenda of the Peace Council summit in Washington D.C., USA, on Thursday (19/2).

When asked for a response on the statement, Prabowo looked relaxed and immediately laughed. “Trump said he was afraid of you?” asked a reporter. Prabowo then responded, “No, there is no such thing,” he said with a smile.

Earlier, during a Board of Peace forum in Washington D.C., Trump praised Prabowo as a tough and respected leader. “He's a guy I really like. He's very tough. I don't want to go head-to-head with him,” Trump said before state leaders and delegates.

Trump also highlighted the size of Indonesia's population led by Prabowo. He said he was surprised by Indonesia's population of hundreds of millions, and judged Prabowo to be able to carry out the task well.

The praise was delivered in the context of a discussion of the contributions of world countries in the efforts for a ceasefire and sustainable peace in Gaza. The forum emphasized the importance of the real commitment of global leaders to realize a peace that is not only temporary, but long-term and equitable.

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