Prabowo Faces Criticism for Omitting Two-State Solution at Board of Peace Summit

Washington, D.C. – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has drawn criticism from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal for not explicitly mentioning the two-state solution or Palestinian independence during his address at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, D.C. The summit, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, saw several nations advocate for a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Regret Over Omission

Dino Patti Djalal voiced his regret on Saturday, February 21, 2026, stating that President Prabowo’s speech did not address the Two-State Solution or Palestinian Statehood. He noted that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Morocco all referenced the two-state solution and Palestinian statehood in their respective speeches at the summit [Tempo.co].

“I also note with regret that President Prabowo’s speech at the Board of Peace summit did not mention the Two-State Solution or Palestinian Statehood,” Dino said in a video posted on his X account [Jawawa.id].

Indonesia’s Stance and Mandate

Dino emphasized that the two-state solution is a fundamental principle of Indonesian foreign policy regarding Palestine. He argued that President Trump needed to hear Indonesia’s firm position directly from President Prabowo. He further stated that Islamic mass organizations and foreign policy organizations had urged President Prabowo to advocate for Palestinian independence during his participation in the Board of Peace [Jawawa.id].

“The mandate was that Indonesia’s membership of the Board of Peace must be dedicated to achieving Palestinian independence,” said Dino, chairman and founder of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) [Jawawa.id].

Possible Explanations and Future Emphasis

While expressing his regret, Dino acknowledged the possibility that time constraints may have influenced President Prabowo’s speech. He stressed the importance of consistently prioritizing the two-state solution and Palestinian independence in all statements made by the President and Indonesia’s Foreign Minister at forums concerning Palestine, particularly within the Board of Peace [Jawawa.id].

“We do not seek the Board of Peace to be misused as a platform to silence Palestinian aspirations, as the possibility of that is quite high,” he said.

Prabowo’s Focus and Subsequent Remarks

During his address at the Board of Peace conference, President Prabowo focused on broader themes of peace and the vision outlined in the Board of Peace Charter. He also highlighted a ceasefire in Gaza and Indonesia’s plan to deploy 8,000 troops to the territory [Jawawa.id].

President Prabowo later reiterated Indonesia’s support for a two-state solution as the only viable long-term resolution during a press conference following his speech, noting improvements in conditions in Gaza and increased access to basic necessities.

Context of the Board of Peace

The Board of Peace, initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, held its first meeting this week in Washington, D.C. The meeting included leaders from over 20 countries and focused on a reconstruction plan for Gaza and the establishment of a Board of Peace-led International Stabilisation Force [ABC News]. Indonesia’s participation in the Board of Peace has faced domestic criticism, with concerns raised about the rushed nature of the decision and its potential alignment with U.S. And Israeli interests [ABC News].

Prior to the summit, President Prabowo met with several former foreign ministers, deputy foreign ministers, and senior diplomats at the Merdeka presidential palace in Jakarta [Setkab.go.id].