Indonesia Reaffirms Its Commitment to Palestinian Peace through Participation in the Board of Peace

Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono stated that the Indonesian Government remains committed to promoting peace in Palestine through its participation in the Board of Peace (BoP)

The Government of Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace in Palestine through its participation in the Board of Peace (BoP), an international body established to oversee post-conflict stabilization and rehabilitation in Gaza. The commitment was conveyed by Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono in a statement delivered in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, Friday (01/23), following President Prabowo Subianto’s attendance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

The Minister explained that one of the President’s key agendas was the signing of the Charter of the Board of Peace, which represents the continuation of a lengthy process of dialogue and meetings among a number of countries, particularly Islamic countries and those with Muslim-majority populations, regarding the situation in Palestine.

“The signing of the Charter of the Board of Peace is part of the process that we have consistently undertaken in order to resolve the conflict, achieve peace, and carry out post-conflict rehabilitation in Palestine, particularly in Gaza,” the Minister stated.

According to the Minister, the agreement to establish the BoP was driven by a shared commitment to ensuring more concrete international engagement in the pursuit of lasting peace in Gaza. These discussions subsequently continued until a meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, which served as the momentum for the signing of the Board of Peace Charter.

“In essence, the Board of Peace is an officially established international body tasked with monitoring administration, stabilization, and rehabilitation efforts in Gaza in particular and in Palestine more broadly,” he said.

Minister Sugiono further noted that Indonesia views its participation as essential, given its longstanding and consistent support for international peace and stability, especially with regard to Palestine. Although the formation of the body proceeded relatively quickly, President Prabowo Subianto decided that Indonesia should become a member of the BoP after carefully considering various strategic aspects.

“From the very beginning, Indonesia has consistently placed great importance on peace and international stability, particularly with the situation in Palestine. Since the Board of Peace is part of the effort to achieve that peace, it is imperative that we take part,” the Minister emphasized.

The decision was also reached through intensive consultations with countries within the Group of New York. The Minister revealed that several countries agreed to join, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, and Indonesia. “Two days prior to the signing, all parties agreed to join the Board of Peace,” he explained.

The Minister expressed his confidence that the establishment of the BoP represents a concrete and long-awaited step in overseeing the Palestinian peace process. The presence of these countries is expected to ensure that all actions undertaken remain oriented toward Palestinian independence and the realization of a two-state solution.

“We will ensure that the efforts carried out by the Board of Peace remain focused on Palestinian independence and the achievement of a two-state solution,” he stated.

In closing, the Minister stressed that the Board of Peace is not intended to replace the role of the United Nations. “This body is not meant to replace the UN. It is an international body established out of concern for promoting peace and stability, particularly in Gaza. Therefore, these efforts are ones in which we must take part, and Indonesia has decided to join,” the Minister concluded. (BPMI of the Presidential Secretariat) (AY/MMB)