Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- President Prabowo Subianto's decision to grant an abolition to former trade minister Tom Lembong and an amnesty to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto reflects the government's commitment to national unity.

This view was shared by Deputy Minister of State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro at a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Friday.

"Mr. President will always resort to policies, including those with political significance, that promote unity and integrity. He will grant an abolition, an amnesty, or enact other measures that can help strengthen the bond between all elements of the nation," he told reporters.

The deputy minister underlined that Presid...