President Prabowo Affirms Indonesia’s Commitment on Middle East’s Peace

President Prabowo Subianto delivers press statement at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Tuesday (14/10). (Photo: Bureau of Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto affirmed Indonesia’s strong commitment to supporting the process of world peace in the Middle East. He conveyed his press statement at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Tuesday (14/10) after attending Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

“I have attended Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt. Together with world leaders, I witnessed the signing of declaration focusing the main points of the ceasefire plan agreement, which will eventually lead to a comprehensive peace. The important thing is that the ceasefire has been conducted, then the Israeli forces were withdrawn, of course in stages. The hostages have already been released,” the President said.

The President assessed that the signing of the peace agreement was a positive first step in the joint efforts to achieve sustainable peace. He also welcomed the positive developments in the region, such as the commencement of the ceasefire and the planned gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

On the occasion, the President conveyed his appreciation for the international trust to keep involving Indonesia during significant process towards world peace. This is in line with Indonesia’s commitment as a great nation that upholds justice and humanity.

“It is indeed our commitment, my commitment for decades since my younger age, to defend Palestine. We continuously support the independence of Palestine, the Palestinian,” he further explained.

The President also confirmed that Indonesia consistently showed a concrete commitment to supporting Palestine’s independence by sending humanitarian assistance to conflict areas. Furthermore, Indonesia was ready to contribute for maintaining stability and security in the region, including joining peace keeping mission.

“We have sent humanitarian assistance, ships, Hercules planes repeatedly. I believe the people of Palestine and of the Middle East see Indonesia’s commitment. We also send a substantial amount of food aid — thousands of tons of rice. And we continue to commit to supporting this. Then, the key mediators, such as the US, Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt and countries directly involved with Palestine, ask me about Indonesia’s readiness to maintain stability and security in the region. I say, Indonesia is ready,” the President remarked.

(Bureau for Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat/DNS) (GA/LW)