Indonesia Reaffirms Support for Palestinian State During Egypt Visit
resident Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday reiterated Indonesia’s ironclad support for a Palestinian state alongside his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, insisting on the two-state solution as the only possible resolution of the prolonged Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The commitment came just one day ahead of the eight-way talks among major Islamic countries projected to discuss ways to end the Israeli onslaught on Gaza.
It is the first Indonesian state visit to Egypt in over a decade, and Prabowo’s entourage has also convened with several Egyptian ministers to discuss a slew of issues ranging from scientific cooperation and bilateral trade, to the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
Indonesia, during the meeting held at Al-Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, conveyed its full support for Egypt’s mediating role in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, pledging to work together with the country for peace in the region.
“We will cooperate with Egypt to find urgent peace solutions for Palestine and the region, and of course we support Palestinian independence and the two-state solution,” Prabowo said in a statement released by the Indonesian Foreign Ministry.
Prabowo, on Thursday, is scheduled to attend the 11th Developing 8 (D8) Summit, an economic forum consisting of several members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), namely Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey.
Indonesia’s unwavering support for a Palestinian state was underscored during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Egypt.
**Two-State Solution and Regional Peace**
In a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President Prabowo reiterated Indonesia’s commitment to the two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He emphasized the urgency for peace solutions in the region and pledged Indonesia’s cooperation with Egypt, a key mediator in the conflict, for achieving a just and lasting resolution.
**Strengthening Bilateral Ties**
The state visit, the first in over a decade, provided an opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and Egypt.
Discussions covered a wide range of topics, including scientific cooperation, trade, and the latest developments in the Middle East. The visit reflects the shared commitment of both countries to promoting stability and peace in the region.
**Global Forum for Cooperation**
President Prabowo is scheduled to attend the 11th Developing 8 (D8) Summit, a platform for economic cooperation among member countries. The summit offers a valuable opportunity to discuss global challenges and explore avenues for collaboration in a rapidly changing world.
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