President Prabowo opens Indonesian Islamic group's congress, denies involvement in agenda

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially opened the 35th Muktamar of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Jombang, East Java, on Thursday.

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I did not arrange all of this. I also do not understand, but yes, we accept all of this.

During his opening remarks, Prabowo emphasized his non-involvement in the congress's proceedings. "I did not arrange all of this. I also do not understand, but yes, we accept all of this," Prabowo stated. He described his attendance at the highest forum of Indonesia's largest Islamic organization as a great honor.

"I certainly express my gratitude for the great honor given to me as the 8th President of the Republic of Indonesia to be present at the 35th Muktamar," Prabowo said. He highlighted NU's historical role and significant contributions to Indonesia's independence struggle, noting its influence extended beyond physical battles to fostering patriotism and nationalism.

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I certainly express my gratitude for the great honor given to me as the 8th President of the Republic of Indonesia to be present at the 35th Muktamar.

Prabowo specifically mentioned the song "Syubbanul Wathan," which is closely associated with NU traditions. He pointed out that this patriotic song, created by a religious group, embodied a powerful spirit of love for the homeland and nationalism. He found it particularly noteworthy that KH Abdul Wahab Hasbullah composed the song more than a decade before Indonesia's independence was proclaimed.

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This song can be said to be a patriotic song, a nationalist song, a song made by a religious group, but its spirit is a spirit of love for the homeland and extraordinary nationalism.