President Prabowo: Let's Make Humanity's Great Dream Come True

President Prabowo Subianto. (Screenshot of UN Web TV)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, in his inaugural address to the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, reaffirmed Indonesia's firm support for a two-state solution as the only path to achieving true peace between Palestine and Israel.

Appearing as the third speaker after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and United States President Donald Trump, President Prabowo called for global attention to the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.

President Prabowo described the suffering of civilians living in fear, hunger, and destruction as "a cry that the international community must no longer ignore."

The President emphasized that Indonesia's commitment is not just in words, but also in concrete actions. Indonesia expressed its readiness to send up to 20,000 peacekeeping personnel to help maintain stability and protect civilians in conflict areas, including Gaza.

Furthermore, the President called for a strengthened role for the UN as a key pillar of global peace and justice. He emphasized that a just world order is not the right of a handful of nations, but the right of all humanity.

"Let's realize humanity's great dream—a world where everyone lives in justice. It may be a dream, but it's a beautiful dream that we must fight for together," President Prabowo declared, as quoted from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on Wednesday, September 24.

The President also highlighted the issue of global food security. The President emphasized that food security must be built through innovation and sustainability. Therefore, Indonesia is currently developing a resilient supply chain, strengthening farmer productivity, and investing in climate-smart agriculture.

On the occasion, the Head of State also conveyed the real impacts of climate change felt by Indonesia as an archipelagic nation. President Prabowo stated that sea level rise is a serious threat that is already occurring.

President Prabowo further emphasized that Indonesia chooses to address climate change through concrete action, not just slogans. Indonesia is committed to fulfilling its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement and targeting net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner.

President Prabowo's presence at the UN General Assembly further underscores Indonesia's commitment to global issues.

It should be noted that the first and second speakers at the UN General Assembly follow an unwritten tradition. Brazil, which has opened the session since 1955 as a diplomatic tradition, is in first place. The United States, as host, is in second place.