JAKARTA - Former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal said Prabowo Subianto opened a "limitless" discussion during a meeting at the Palace. According to Dino, the forum was not one-way. Risks, options, "mines", to scenarios that could endanger Indonesia were discussed openly and responded to by the President.
"I am surprised because the atmosphere is totally open... this discussion has no limits... this discussion is two-way," said Dino when giving information to reporters after meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Wednesday, February 4 evening.
Dino assessed that Prabowo was being realistic because at this time "the only option on the table" was the Board of Peace (BOP). He said BOP was part of the solution to stop the ceasefire, although he added that violations were still occurring. "Even though until now it is still being violated by Israel," he said.
However, Dino emphasized that BOP is not an instant solution. "But the point is this is an experiment, and not a powerful medicine that can cure all diseases. And I see him being realistic about it," said Dino. Furthermore, he explained the meaning of "experiment" as "This experiment in the sense that this is a formula where people don't know if it will succeed or not. The risk of failure is high, because of various factors. It could be Trump's factor, the American factor, the Israeli factor, the field factor, the Hamas factor, and so on."
Dino said that one of the biggest risks was Israel because, according to him, Israel had a big influence on Donald Trump. Therefore, he said Prabowo emphasized strengthening Indonesia's position through the unity of Islamic countries. "We believe we can compensate... there must be unity with Islamic countries," said Dino, citing examples such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan.
The most he appreciated, said Dino, was Prabowo's repeated emphasis that Indonesia entered with caution and held the option to withdraw if this step was contrary to national principles and interests. "This is what he emphasized many times... He will not hesitate," he said.
Dino also said there was a risk that BOP would move away from the role of the United Nations. He emphasized that Indonesia must keep BOP within the mandate corridor because, according to Dino, the relevance and credibility of BOP are related to its establishment by the UN Security Council, including the possibility of sending peacekeepers.
Asked about his attitude, Dino emphasized his support from the beginning. Indonesia entered the BOP with understanding the risks, holding the exit option, and placing the main goal on the two-state solution and a free Palestine. "We have to be pragmatic and realistic," said Dino.
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