Jakarta, June 9 -- Chairperson of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP), Mardani Ali Sera, said that Canada's invitation to President Prabowo Subianto to attend the G7 Summit reflects Indonesia's strong standing in the eyes of the economic bloc.

He welcomed the invitation for President Prabowo to attend the prestigious economic forum as an honored guest.

"First, I commend President Prabowo. The invitation signifies Indonesia's favorable position within the G7," Sera said here on Monday.

He also saw the invitation as a chance for Indonesia to promote the message of South-South Cooperation (SSC), emphasizing that free trade without tariff barriers is highly desirable.

Additionally, he regarded the summit as an opportunity f...