Prabowo Subianto and King Abdullah II Discuss Palestine, Gaza Peace Efforts
Amman, Jordan – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and King Abdullah II of Jordan convened a bilateral meeting at the Basman Palace in Amman on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, focusing on the evolving situation in Palestine, particularly in Gaza and the West Bank. The meeting served as the primary agenda item for President Prabowo’s visit to Jordan, spanning February 24-25, 2026.
Concerns Over West Bank Violence
During the talks, President Prabowo voiced his deep concern regarding escalating violence perpetrated by Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank. He emphasized that recent developments in the West Bank could potentially impede ongoing multilateral peace initiatives in Gaza, involving countries participating in the Board of Peace, including Indonesia.
“We are deeply concerned about the incidents occurring in the West Bank, which we see as potential obstacles to our joint initiatives for Gaza,” Prabowo stated to King Abdullah as reported by Antara News.
Commitment to Cooperation and a Two-State Solution
President Prabowo affirmed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with Jordan in seeking constructive solutions to the longstanding issues in Palestine. He expressed a desire to strengthen and enhance this cooperation, emphasizing continued close coordination with the Jordanian government to anticipate future developments. MetroTVNews reported that Prabowo affirmed Indonesia’s support for a two-state solution with an independent Palestine as the only path to peace.
King Abdullah II expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s consistent support for the Palestinian cause, stating that President Prabowo’s commitment to the future of the Palestinian people was “very encouraging.” He as well acknowledged Prabowo’s dedication to building peace and stability in the region. Voi.id noted the King’s praise for Prabowo’s “very courageous commitment to protect the Palestinian people.”
High-Level Delegation
Accompanying President Prabowo were Foreign Minister Sugiono, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. The Jordanian side included Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and several senior government and military officials.
Looking Ahead
The bilateral meeting concluded President Prabowo’s agenda in Amman, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and collaboration between Indonesia and Jordan in addressing the complex challenges facing Palestine and the broader Middle East region. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict.