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Indonesian Religious Council Urges President to Raise Muslim Rights in India

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) hopes President Joko Widodo will address the protection of Indonesian Muslims in India during his upcoming meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • MUI appreciates the planned reciprocal visit, viewing it as a crucial opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to regional and global peace.
  • The organization urges both leaders to prioritize religious tolerance and address reports of discrimination and violence against Muslims in India.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is urging President Joko Widodo to raise concerns about the protection of Muslims in India during his upcoming meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

MUI's Chairman for Foreign Relations and International Cooperation, Prof. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim, expressed appreciation for Modi's planned state visit to Indonesia. He views the meeting as a significant moment to bolster bilateral cooperation and contribute to regional and world peace. "The meeting between the Indian PM and the Indonesian President is certainly intended to strengthen strategic cooperation for the national interests of each and also for the welfare and peace of the world," Sudarnoto stated in a written release on Friday, July 3, 2026.

The meeting between the Indian PM and the Indonesian President is certainly intended to strengthen strategic cooperation for the national interests of each and also for the welfare and peace of the world.

— Sudarnoto Abdul HakimExpressing hope for the outcomes of the upcoming bilateral meeting between Indonesia and India.

Sudarnoto emphasized that Indonesia and India, as major nations, share a responsibility to foster tranquility, security, and harmonious community life. He hopes the leaders' discussions will focus on strengthening religious tolerance as a component of democratic advancement. "The meeting between the Indian PM and the Indonesian President is certainly intended to strengthen strategic cooperation for the national interests of each and also for the welfare and peace of the world," he added.

The council specifically highlighted the situation of some Muslims in India, citing various reports of discrimination and violence. Sudarnoto pointed to reports from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that also underscore instances of intolerance against the Muslim community in India. MUI hopes these issues will be addressed to ensure the protection of their rights.

The meeting between the Indian PM and the Indonesian President is certainly intended to strengthen strategic cooperation for the national interests of each and also for the welfare and peace of the world.

— Sudarnoto Abdul HakimReiterating the importance of the bilateral meeting for global peace and national interests.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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