Jakarta, Feb. 19 -- House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani said the global dynamics at the start of 2026 demand more effective, peace-oriented diplomacy.

She noted that early 2026 has seen rising tensions in international relations, including armed conflicts and escalating trade wars that disrupt supply chains and slow global economic growth.

"In an interconnected world, no nation can stand alone and be safe. Global stability can only be achieved through cooperation," Maharani said during a closing plenary session at the parliamentary complex here on Thursday.

She emphasized that no country can progress without international cooperation.

Maharani stressed that today's international cooperation framework is built on share...