Indonesian President Rejects Billion-Dollar Fee for Trump's Peace Council Membership

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has rejected paying a billion-dollar fee for membership in Trump's Peace Council, stating that Indonesia will consider its participation based on the country's own national interests. The Indonesian leader's refusal highlights potential tensions over the financial requirements being imposed for participation in the proposed international body. Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country and largest economy in Southeast Asia, appears to be taking a cautious approach to the Trump administration's diplomatic initiatives, prioritizing its sovereign decision-making process over external pressure to join international forums that come with substantial financial commitments.