President Prabowo Subianto Calls for Two-State Solution and Urgent Gaza Aid at UNGA
President Prabowo Subianto delivers his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), New York, the United States, Tuesday (09/23). (Photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)
In his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (09/23) reaffirmed Indonesia’s strong support to a two-state solution as the means to resolve the conflict in Gaza.
The President also emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved if the international community recognizes and safeguards the rights of Palestinians, while ensuring the security of Israel.
“We must have an independent Palestine, but we must also recognize and guarantee the safety and security of Israel. Only then can we have real peace: peace without hate, peace without suspicion. The only solution is this two-state solution,” he said.
The President also underscored that the international community must urgently address the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
At this very moment, he added, millions are enduring danger, trauma, and starvation.
”The innocent are crying for help, yearning to be saved. Who will come to their aid? Who will protect the innocent? Who will stand for the elderly and women? As we sit, millions continue to face danger at this very moment,” he said.
The President also reminded the assembly on the United Nations’ key roles in upholding a just multilateral order, where peace, prosperity, and progress, are not the privilege of a few but the right of all.
“With a strong United Nations, we can build a world where the weak do not suffer what they must but live the justice they deserve. Let us continue humanity’s great journey of ideals the selfless aspirations that created the United Nations,” he stated.
The Head of State also expressed confidence that leaders of the world’s great civilizations will demonstrate wisdom and fraternity, and urged everyone to work together in pursuit of peace as a shared vision for a better world.
“We must live as one human family. Indonesia is committed to helping make this vision a reality. Is this a dream? Perhaps. But it is a beautiful dream we strive for together. Let us continue humanity’s journey of hope,” he concluded. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RAS/EP)
