Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono suggests sending troops to Palestine, Jordan ready to support

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government has once again turned its attention to the Palestinian situation, especially the West Bank.

After accompanying President Prabowo Subianto to meet with the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein at Malka Air Base, Amman, Wednesday, February 25, Foreign Minister Sugiono said Jordan was ready to provide support if Indonesia later sent Indonesian troops.

"In the meeting, the latest situation in the Palestinian region, on the West Bank, was also conveyed," said Sugiono. He emphasized that the core of the discussion was the readiness of Jordan to help Indonesia "when we send troops later."

The statement, although delivered briefly, contained an important signal that the Palestinian issue did not stop at diplomatic solidarity, but began to touch on options that had strategic implications, namely the deployment of troops. Sugiono said Jordan's support was not only political, but also technical.

"Some things that are technical in terms of military will also help each other," he said.

Beyond the Palestinian issue, Sugiono said the two parties also discussed the continuation of cooperation that had previously been discussed during the Jordanian King's visit to Jakarta. According to him, some progress is underway and there will be follow-up on some unfinished needs. "There are some progress that is underway and there will be follow-up," said Sugiono.

When asked about the development of Jordan's intention to invest in Danantara, Sugiono answered by shifting the answer. "The king is waiting there, it's a pity, if we don't go then he won't go," he said, closing with, "Thank you."