PM Lapid Calls Solutions Two Countries Regarding Palestine, Wants To Normalize Relations, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs: Israel Hopes, Indonesia's Position Stays The Same

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Teuku Faizasyah. (Source: Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

JAKARTA - A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Indonesia's position remains the same, regarding the statement on a solution for two Palestinian-related countries by the Prime Minister of Israel, and the desire to normalize relations with Indonesia.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict for decades, for the first time delivered by Israeli PM at the UN General Assembly.

"What was conveyed was hope from the Israeli side," said Spokesperson for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Teuku Faizasyah via text message when confirmed Friday, September 23.

Meanwhile, regarding PM Lapid's desire for Muslim countries such as Indonesia and Saudi Arabia to restore relations with Israel, following the restoration of relations with a number of Middle Eastern countries, Teuku Faizasyah ensured that Indonesia would not change.

"From the Indonesian side, the position remains the same," he said.

Asked whether it means that if you want to normalize your relationship with Indonesia, Israel must first realize a peaceful solution for two countries, with clear territorial boundaries, Teuk Faizasyah replied, "That's right."

"The point is the achievement of two state solutions. It is marked by the holding of meaningful and credible negotiations, with international support, based on international agreed parameters," he explained.

In a press briefing last Thursday, Teuku Faizasyah ensured that Indonesia's attitude and position regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict did not change.

"It has not changed, we prioritize a peaceful settlement of Palestine-Israeli, with a two-state solution with clear boundaries," explained Faizasyah.

As previously reported, PM Lapid at the UN General Assembly said any agreement would be conditioned against a peaceful Palestinian state would not threaten Israel.

"A deal with Palestine, based on two countries for two nations, is the right thing for Israel's security, for the Israeli economy and for the future of our children," PM Lapid said.

PM Lapid also praised the efforts of Middle Eastern countries to normalize relations and cooperate with Israel. He urged Muslim countries, from Indonesia to Saudi Arabia, to make peace with him.