JAKARTA - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto revealed that the first meeting of the Board of Peace held on Thursday, February 19, will specifically discuss the implementation and continuation of the ceasefire as well as concrete steps to realize peace in Gaza, Palestine.
Prabowo conveyed this when speaking at a Business Forum at the US Chamber of Commerce, Washington D.C., United States, Wednesday, February 18 local time.
"I am here at the invitation of the President of the United States to attend a very important Board of Peace meeting. The first official meeting of the Board of Peace to discuss the implementation and continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza. We continue to strive to pave the way for a real and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue," said Prabowo.
He emphasized that Indonesia consistently implements the principle of free and active foreign policy and does not favor certain blocs of power, but still actively contributes to creating world peace.
"We continue the non-bloc foreign policy, respect all major powers. I express the determination to implement the 'Good Neighbor Policy' policy," he said.
Previously, on Monday, the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono held a bilateral meeting with the Permanent Representative of Palestine to the United Nations (UN) Riyad Mansour at the Palestinian Representative Office, New York, USA.
During the meeting, Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's support for Palestine and its commitment to promoting a just and sustainable peace, including the importance of the two-state solution.
He also conveyed President Prabowo's participation in the Board of Peace forum in Washington D.C. together with a number of world leaders from the "Group of 8" countries - Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan - who are actively encouraging peace efforts in Gaza.
"The participation of the President of Indonesia aims to ensure that every decision taken is in line with the UN Charter and existing multilateral efforts, to pave the way for a just and sustainable peace," said Sugiono.
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