Speaking at the Virtual G20 Leaders' Summit, Hartarto affirmed that the Indonesian government believes that realization of the two-state solution constitutes the only way out for both parties from their violent conflict.
"Where do we stand in relation to atrocities occurring in Palestine? As G20 leaders, what have we collectively done to make the situation better for the people of Palestine and the Gaza Strip?" he remarked as cited from a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.
In his speech, the minister also reaffirmed Indonesia's steadfast support for Palestine while pressing on the need for G20 leaders to take immediate collective actions to halt the devastating war between the Palestinian liberation front Hamas and the Israeli occupation forces.
As parties that wield significant economic and political powers, he stated that G20 countries bear the responsibility to take part in formulating solutions to the raging armed conflict.
"We must advocate the realization of the two-state solution in accordance with agreed international parameters," he stressed.
Hartarto further noted that the conflict in Gaza erupted while the Ukrainian-Russian war has yet to see its conclusion, thereby deteriorating the crises currently occurring in the world and impeding efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in 2030.
According to the minister, it is nearly impossible for the world to recover from the adverse economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and pave the way for a more resilient economy without preserving peace.
Hartarto then conveyed Indonesia's two recommendations for resolving the conflict, one of which is related to the need for G20 countries to enhance their solidity and continue to press for the holding of dialogues between the warring parties.
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Indonesia's success in preventing fragmentation in the G20 through dialogues during its G20 Presidency last year has been acknowledged by the international community, he noted.
Pertaining to the second recommendation, he affirmed that Indonesia calls on all countries to prioritize the preservation of peace, as it is a prerequisite to successful development.
He cautioned that fragmentation and ego will only prolong the violent conflict, thereby leading to an even higher number of civilian casualties.
"We must respect the UN Charter and international law because conflicts result in economic instability and turmoil," Hartarto stated while urging G20 countries to ensure that no one is above the law.
The minister further stressed on the urgency for G20 countries to take immediate concrete actions to put an end to the war.
During the virtual summit, G20 leaders agreed to initiate immediate action to stop the conflict in Palestine and distribute humanitarian assistance to people of the besieged Gaza Strip.
Apart from the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the participating leaders discussed climate change, energy transition, reform in multilateral development banks, impacts of information technology, and development of digital public infrastructure.
The summit, lasting 3.5 hours, was closed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by extending his appreciation to G20 countries and international organizations for their support for India's presidency in the G20.
Modi also echoed his country's readiness to support Brazil in carrying out its duties during its G20 Presidency next year. India will play a role as part of a Troika during Brazil's G20 Presidency.
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