Foreign Minister Sugiono Appreciates Britain's Support For The United Nations General Assembly's Resolution On Gaza's Armistice

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono while attending the ASEAN-England PMC in Malaysia. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono reminded that it is a shared responsibility to uphold international law when speaking at the Post Ministerial Conference (PMC) ASEAN-England Meeting which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday.

Highlighting the situation in Palestine, Foreign Minister Sugiono appreciated Britain's support for the UN General Assembly's Resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire, as well as the decision to impose sanctions on Israel.

Furthermore, the Indonesian Foreign Minister underlined the latest tensions, including Israel's attacks on Iran, suggesting the risk of a wider conflict escalation that has the potential to have a global impact.

"We have a shared responsibility to uphold international law. Compliance with human rights and human rights is not only a legal obligation, but also a moral and strategic obligation," he said, launching a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday, July 11.

The General Assembly Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel To Immediately End Gaza Blockade, Open All Border Crossings, And Ensure Affordable Assistance For Palestinian Civilians On June 12, 2025, quoted from the UN website.

The resolution of the UN General Assembly A/RES/ES-10/27 was adopted after being supported by 149 countries, while 12 countries refused and 19 other countries abstained. Together with Indonesia, Britain also supported the resolution in the vote.

British Ambassador to the United Nations Barbara Woodward in a speech at the UN General Assembly at the time said Britain was providing support for resolution in line with the determination to end suffering in Gaza, repatriating hostages, moving towards lasting peace in the region, quoted from the UK Government website.

Last May, Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's position on a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, hoping that Britain could help get Israel to obey the ceasefire agreement when it received an honorary visit from the British Ambassador to Indonesia Dominic Jermey at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta.