Prabowo Appreciates France's Support for Palestinian Independence

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris, Thursday, May 28, 2026 (Bakom RI)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and France have the same views regarding the resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the implementation of the two-state solution. This was conveyed by Prabowo during a state visit to France and met with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris, Thursday, May 28.

During the meeting, Prabowo and Macron agreed that the stability of the Middle East region is an important common interest, given its impact on global energy security and global supply chains.

"I am also very happy that France is one of the pioneers who invited many countries in Europe and the West to support a two-state solution for Palestinian independence," said Prabowo.

Prabowo also reiterated Indonesia's stance that peace in the Middle East would not be realized without the implementation of a two-state solution and justice for the Palestinian people. "Indonesia still believes that there is no possibility of peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution and without justice for the Palestinian people," said Prabowo.

Closing his statement, Prabowo emphasized his belief that Indonesia and France can together play a constructive role in maintaining world peace.

"We believe that in a global environment full of uncertainty, full of tension, full of conflict, our two countries can play a positive role," said Prabowo.

Prabowo added that Indonesia will continue to encourage various efforts to maintain world peace, with the belief that conflicts will not bring any good to any party.