Prabowo Subianto admits that resolving the Middle East conflict is not easy

President Prabowo Subianto (Photo: Presidential Media Team)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto admitted that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is not easy and is becoming more complex amid the heating of the global geopolitical situation, including the attacks of the United States and Israel against Iran.

The statement was made by former Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda after attending a meeting between the President and former presidents and vice presidents, diplomats, and party chairmen at the Merdeka Palace, Tuesday, March 3 evening.

According to Hassan, the President described the challenges Indonesia faces in navigating an increasingly complex global situation.

"The President described how we have to navigate our lives not just two reefs but now several reefs and it's not easy," Hassan said.

During the forum, Prabowo gave an explanation regarding the latest developments in the Middle East as well as the accompanying global dynamics. He emphasized that the conflict that occurred not only had an impact on the region, but also affected the stability of the world at large.

Hassan said the President also highlighted the weakening of the effectiveness of the international order in responding to large-scale conflicts.

"It was discussed the implications for us and for the world, when the world order is no longer effective and there is no longer an opportunity for countries that are victims of military attacks to complain, because the United Nations is not playing a role and the rules-based order is only on paper, especially if it is related to big countries," he said.

In addition to security and peace aspects, the government also calculates the economic impact of the conflict, especially on global energy supplies.

"The potential effects of this war on the world economy, especially those related to oil and gas supplies, we calculate all the effects on us," said Hassan.

He added that the President also discussed the possibility of the length of the conflict and various scenarios that the government needed to anticipate. This situation, according to Hassan, is a dilemma faced by many countries, not just Indonesia.

During the meeting, the President opened a space for dialogue and asked for input from the figures present to formulate the best steps in the midst of the complexity of the Middle East problem.

"This is a problem and dilemma that we face together. Therefore, the President considers it important to communicate the problems faced by the government to us who are asked to be present tonight," said Hassan.