Foreign Minister Sugiono Affirms Indonesia's Commitment To Peace In The Middle East

JAKARTA - Indonesia's presence at the Arab League Emergency Summit and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Qatar as well as the meeting of President Prabowo Subianto with Emir Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, affirmed Indonesia's commitment to peace in the Middle East, said Foreign Minister Sugiono.

Speaking at the Emergency Summit of the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Doha, Qatar on Monday, the Indonesian Foreign Minister conveyed his warm greetings and sincere regret from President Prabowo Subianto, who highly appreciates the importance of this Emergency Summit and highly appreciates Qatari's leadership in its implementation.

"President Prabowo himself left for Doha three days ago, on September 12, to meet directly with His Majesty Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir Qatar," Foreign Minister Sugiono said in his speech, quoted from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, Tuesday, September 16.

"His visit is a clear message of Indonesia's steadfast support for Qatar, following Israel's horrific and coward attacks on Doha, and reaffirming Indonesia's eternal commitment to peace in the Middle East," explained Foreign Minister Sugiono.

Indonesia condemned Israel's recent aggression against Qatar. "This aggression is a gross violation of international law, UN Charter, and the principles that underlie the establishment of the OIC," he said.

"This aggressiveness is not only an attack on Qatar sovereignty, but also a serious threat to regional and global peace, as well as any attempt to negotiate peace itself," said the Indonesian Foreign Minister.

"We will continue to stand hand in hand with Qatar, with Palestine, and with all countries upholding international law and humanity. This summit should be remembered as a moment when the OIC stands firm: defending sovereignty, humanity and justice," concluded Foreign Minister Sugiono.