DPR Urges Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Be Firm After Donald Trump Makes Mohammad's Name a Joke
The House of Representatives condemned United States President Donald Trump's joke regarding the popularity of the name Mohammad. DPR Commission I asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia to take measurable diplomatic steps to respond to this statement.
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United States President Donald Trump joked about the popularity of the name Mohammad when mocking Iran's presidency in front of his supporters. This statement was made in a by-election campaign speech which then received widespread attention.
Deputy Chairman of Commission I DPR Dave Laksono stated that every world leader is obliged to consider the impact of every word they say. Symbols, names and things important to a religion must be treated with full responsibility and respect for other people's beliefs.
The name Mohammad itself holds a very deep religious meaning for Muslims throughout the world. It is considered that its use as a political joke must be carefully scrutinized so as not to hurt the feelings of religious people or cause misunderstandings.
Dave added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed to assess appropriate diplomatic steps without worsening bilateral relations. Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of Commission I DPR Sukamta emphasized that a head of state should set a good example in respecting religious identity.