Indonesia to join first Board of Peace meeting on Gaza: Prabowo

Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia will participate in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday to discuss efforts to achieve peace in Gaza, Palestine. 

He spoke during a business forum with the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, local time. 

“I am here at the invitation of the US president for the first official Board of Peace meeting to discuss the ceasefire implementation in Gaza and pursue a sustainable solution for Palestine,” Prabowo said. 

Prabowo emphasized Indonesia’s consistent active, independent foreign policy, noting the country does not side with any major power bloc and actively participates in global peace efforts. 

“We continue a non-aligned policy, respecting all major powers. I am committed to pursuing a good neighbor policy,” he added. 

Earlier, on Monday, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a bilateral meeting with Palestine’s UN Permanent Representative Riyad Mansour in New York. 

Sugiono reaffirmed Indonesia’s support for Palestine, its commitment to a just, sustainable peace, and the importance of a two-state solution. 

He also highlighted Prabowo’s participation in the Board of Peace alongside leaders from the “Group of Eight” — Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, and Pakistan — working to promote Gaza peace. 

“The president’s involvement ensures that all decisions align with the UN Charter and existing multilateral efforts to pave the way for just and sustainable peace,” Sugiono said. 

Accountable engagement
Commenting on Indonesia’s role, Populi Center researcher Yugolastarob Komeini urged measured, accountable engagement in line with UN mechanisms to avoid legitimacy or political risks. 

He said Indonesia’s plan to deploy 8,000 personnel for humanitarian missions in Gaza should include clear, transparent evaluation standards to ensure compliance with international law and stated peace objectives. 

Yugo warned that in transactional international politics, Indonesia could face asymmetric relations, making careful assessment of political costs and reputation essential. 

He added that ineffective implementation of Board of Peace activities could risk Indonesia’s legitimacy by being perceived as endorsing outcomes it cannot influence.