JAKARTA - Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono conveyed a letter of condolence from President Prabowo Subianto for the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia conveyed this to the Ambassador of Iran to Indonesia Mohammad Boroujerdi, when receiving him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta, Wednesday (4/3).
"We discussed the latest developments in the Middle East. I stressed the importance of respecting international law and the UN Charter, as well as the need for de-escalation efforts through diplomacy," wrote the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs in a post on the @menluri Instagram account.
"I also handed over a letter from President Prabowo to President Masoud Pezeshkian, conveying deep condolences for the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran," he continued.
It is known that the US and Iran held "Operation Epic Furry" version of Washington or "Operation Roaring Lion" version of Tel Aviv on Saturday, quoted from ABC.
The attack left hundreds of people dead in Iran, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a number of senior Tehran officials.
"According to field reports from the operational team, unfortunately, 787 citizens have been killed in this attack," the Iranian Red Crescent said on its website.
Previously, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a post on social media said Indonesia was ready to facilitate dialogue to restore a conducive security condition, with President Prabowo Subianto ready to mediate, following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on Saturday morning.
In a post on the X social media, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote, "Indonesia deeply regrets the failure of negotiations between the US and Iran, which has led to an escalation of military activity in the Middle East region."
"Indonesia calls on all parties to refrain and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy," the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs tweeted as quoted on Saturday (28/2).
"The Government of Indonesia, in this case the President of the Republic of Indonesia, expresses its readiness to facilitate dialogue for the creation of a conducive security condition and if both parties agree, the President of Indonesia is willing to depart for Tehran to mediate," wrote the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Most recently, Foreign Minister Sugiono said he had communicated with the United States and Iran, regarding Indonesia's offer to facilitate peace talks amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
"I communicate with both parties, the US and the Iranian parties. We will wait for what will happen later, because he said he would see the situation in the next few days and weeks," said Sugiono at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Tuesday night.
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Sugiono revealed that he had conveyed Indonesia's intention directly in a telephone communication with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
In the conversation, Foreign Minister Sugiono also emphasized the importance of all parties returning to the negotiating table.
"What is certain is that we conveyed again the desire of the President to become a mediator in an effort to cool down and de-escalate in the region. And these are the views that he (Araghchi) also received," he added.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, explained, the step was based on Indonesia's commitment to take an active and constructive role in responding to conflicts. According to him, dialogue and diplomacy remain the best way to ease tensions and end conflicts.
However, he emphasized that mediation can only be realized if all parties to the conflict express their willingness to be facilitated.
"What is certain is that Indonesia wants to be in a position that how can we become a bridge of difference, offer our readiness, offer ourselves," he said.
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