Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, at the United Nations General Assembly Building, New York, The United States of America, Tuesday, September 23, 2025

His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic;

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the co-chair of this distinguished meeting;

Co-chairs, Excellencies, Distinguished Representatives of the United Nations,

I wish to extend our deepest appreciation and highest regards to the Governments of France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their leadership in convening this important deliberation. It is with a heavy heart that we recall the ongoing unbearable tragedy in Gaza: thousands of innocent lives – many of them women and children – have been killed, famine looms, human catastrophe is unfolding before our eyes. We condemn all acts of violence against innocent civilians.

Therefore, it is today with dignity that we gather to take our historical responsibility. This responsibility speaks not only to the fate of Palestine, but also to the future of Israel, and also the very credibility of the United Nations. We condemn all violence against innocent civilians.

Therefore, Indonesia once again reiterates its commitment to the Two-State Solution in the Palestine problem. Only the Two-State Solution will lead to peace. We must guarantee statehood for Palestine, but Indonesia also declares that once Israel recognizes the independence of the statehood of Palestine, Indonesia will immediately recognize the State of Israel and we will support all guarantees for the security of Israel.

The New York Declaration has provided a peaceful and just pathway towards peace. Statehood must mean peace, recognition must mean a real chance towards lasting peace. It must be a real peace for all sides, for all parties.

Distinguished Excellencies,

We commend the leading states of the world that have taken this principled step: France, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and many other leading countries of the world have taken a step on the right side of history. The recognition of the State of Palestine is the right step on the right side of history.

To those who have yet to act, we say: history does not stand still. We must recognize Palestine now. We must stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Ending the war must be our utmost priority. We must overcome hatred, fear. We must overcome suspicion. We must achieve the peace that is necessary for the human family. We are ready to take our part in this journey towards peace. We are willing to provide peacekeeping forces.

Thank you very much. Peace, peace now, peace immediately. We need peace.

Thank you very much.