Jakarta, July 24 -- Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto consistently prioritizes the interests of Indonesian people in diplomacy and negotiations, especially regarding trade tariff negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

In an exclusive interview with ANTARA in Jakarta on Thursday, Sugiono stated that the head of state was aware that the outcome of the tariff negotiations would directly impact the people's welfare since most Indonesian exports to the US are labor-intensive industrial products.

Hence, the negotiations are not merely about numbers but also concern the dignity of the Indonesian nation, the minister, born in Takengon, Aceh, on February 11, 1979, explained.

"I believe it is the protectio...