RI Supports Egypt's Steps To Strive For A Permanent Armistice In Gaza

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono (right) met with Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta, Friday (14/3/2025). (ANTARA/HO-Kemlu RI)

JAKARTA - Foreign Minister (Menlu) Sugiono supports a permanent ceasefire in Gaza pursued by Egypt and other Arab countries so that peace negotiations between Palestine and Israel can resume.

He conveyed this when meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Yasser Hassan Farag Elshemy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) in Jakarta on Friday (14/3).

Reported by ANTARA, the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of implementing a two-state solution in resolving the Palestinian and Israeli conflicts.

He also expressed concern over Israel's actions that hindered the distribution of humanitarian aid and cut off electricity to Gaza.

The Foreign Minister expressed Indonesia's willingness to provide humanitarian assistance to Gaza, including through cooperation with Egypt, citing the statement.

Sugiono also expressed his appreciation for the role of Egypt in holding the Arab League Summit in Cairo on March 4, 2025, which resulted in the Declaration of Cairo (Cairo Declaration).

The declaration shows support for the Palestinian people to rebuild their country and strongly reject any attempt to forcefully remove Palestinians from their lands.

During the meeting, the Foreign Minister and the Egyptian Ambassador also discussed bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt.

Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's commitment to strengthening relations with Egypt, especially in following up on the results of the state visit of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to Cairo in December 2024.

The Foreign Minister also hopes that Indonesia and Egypt can immediately complete the process of establishing strategic partnerships between the two countries as a new basis for increasing bilateral cooperation in various fields.