JAKARTA - Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that the establishment and existence of the Board of Peace was not intended to replace the role of the United Nations (UN) in maintaining peace in Gaza, Palestine.
"Will this replace the UN? Of course not," said Sugiono in his statement in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, Friday, January 23, as reported by ANTARA.
Sugiono explained that the Board of Peace is an international body formed from the concern of a number of countries regarding efforts to create peace and stability, especially in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict situation.
He said the body was not intended to take over or replace the UN mandate, but rather to be part of an international initiative born out of a shared concern for the humanitarian and security conditions in the region.
"This body is not intended to replace the UN. This is an international body, which was born out of concern to create peace and stability, especially in Gaza," he said.
According to Sugiono, in this context, Indonesia considers it necessary to participate in various efforts aimed at promoting peace, so the government decided to join the Board of Peace.
"And because of this, we must join these efforts, Indonesia has decided to join," said Sugiono.
Although the process of forming this body took place relatively quickly, said Sugiono, President Prabowo Subianto decided that Indonesia would be part of the BoP after considering various strategic aspects.
"We have been a country that cares about peace, international stability and especially the situation in Palestine from the beginning. Because this Board of Peace is part of the effort to achieve peace, we must be in it," said the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The decision was also taken through intensive consultations with countries in the Group of New York.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs revealed that a number of countries agreed to join, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and Indonesia.
"Two days before the signing, everyone agreed to join the Board of Peace," he said.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs believes that the existence of the BoP is a concrete step that has long been awaited in guiding the Palestinian peace process.
He hopes that the presence of these countries can guide every step taken to remain oriented towards Palestinian independence and the realization of a two-state solution.
"Then ensure that the efforts made by the Board of Peace remain oriented towards Palestinian independence and to achieve a two-state solution," he said.
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