President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, held a virtual limited cabinet meeting while on an official state visit overseas to address a territorial dispute concerning four islands claimed by both Aceh and North Sumatra. The meeting was attended by key government officials including the Minister of State Secretary, Minister of Home Affairs, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Governor of Aceh, and the Governor of North Sumatra. The main agenda of the meeting was to finalize the administrative return of the islands to Aceh.
After a thorough review supported by relevant data and documentation, President Prabowo announced that Pulau Panjang, Pulau Lipan, Pulau Mangkir Gadang, and Pulau Mangkir Ketek are officially part of Aceh’s administrative territory. This decision is expected to bring a peaceful resolution to the stakeholders involved and promote regional harmony. It marks a significant achievement in addressing regional territorial disputes through diplomatic and constitutional means, showcasing the government’s commitment to fair governance and unity among regions. Source link: [here is the source link without HTML tags](https://prabowosubianto.com/amid-overseas-visit-president-prabowo-chairs-virtual-cabinet-meeting-to-resolve-acehs-island-dispute/).
