BANGKALAN - The General Chair of the DPP of the United Development Party (PPP) Muhamad Mardiono emphasized that the attitude towards international conflicts must be based on the values listed in the opening of the 1945 Constitution, especially the principle that independence is the right of all nations and that colonialism must be eliminated from the face of the earth.
Mardiono made the statement while on a Ramadan safari at the Al-Ibrohimy Galis Islamic Boarding School, Bangkalan, Madura, East Java, Wednesday (4/3/2026).
"This sentence is not only a historical declaration, but also a moral foundation and a foreign policy direction for Indonesia. All forms of aggression, military domination, and violations of sovereignty are fundamentally contrary to the spirit of our constitution," said Mardiono.
Mardiono emphasized that resolving conflicts through the use of force is not in line with the ideals of lasting peace and social justice. According to him, in every armed conflict, civilians are always the most affected parties.
Mardiono also reminded that since the beginning of independence, Indonesia has adopted a free and active foreign policy. Free means not tied to any power bloc, while active means playing a role in creating world peace.
"In the situation of international conflict, Indonesia does not side with certain geopolitical interests, but rather with peace, justice, and respect for international law," he continued.
Mardiono assessed that the use of military force that violates the territorial integrity of a country has the potential to injure the principles set out in the Charter of the United Nations. Thus, if international norms continue to be ignored, the global order will become increasingly fragile and potentially drag the world into a "law of the jungle" situation, where the strong determine everything.
According to Mardiono, this condition is very dangerous for developing countries, including Indonesia, which depends on global stability to maintain economic growth, food security, and people's welfare.
From the perspective of international human rights, Mardiono emphasized that any military action that causes civilian casualties and destroys public infrastructure must be a serious concern for the world community. The right to life, security, and legal protection are universal principles that should not be compromised by short-term political interests.
"If violations of these humanitarian principles are allowed, then the credibility of the international system in protecting humanity will continue to be eroded," he said.
On this occasion, according to Mardiono, Indonesia can take a more constructive role in the midst of escalating global conflicts. Such as diplomacy that must continue to be prioritized and the communication channels between countries must remain open.
Mardiono assessed that Indonesia's reputation as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world and consistency in carrying out active free foreign policy can be an important capital to encourage inclusive dialogue.
"Indonesia's role as a communication bridge is very needed in the midst of increasingly sharp global polarization," concluded Mardiono.
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