This was conveyed by Indonesia and 22 other countries on June 17, 2025, in a Joint Statement initiated by Egypt to condemn Israel's attack on Iran, according to an official statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) in Jakarta, Thursday.
"Diplomacy, dialogue, and adherence to the principles of good neighborliness, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, remain the only viable path to resolving the crisis in the region," the statement quoted.
Indonesia and the 22 other countries continue to emphasize that Israel's attack on Iran since June 13, 2025, constitutes a violation of international law and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
The statement emphasized the need to respect the security and territorial integrity of countries, adhere to the principles of good neighborliness, and address justice issues through peaceful processes.
The statement called for an end to Israel's hostilities against Iran, which have occurred amid rising tensions in the Middle East, and pressed for efforts toward de-escalation.
“To achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and restoration of calm while expressing great concern regarding this dangerous escalation, which threatens serious consequences for the peace and stability of the entire region,” the statement quoted.
The statement also highlighted the importance of refraining from targeting nuclear facilities under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, in accordance with relevant IAEA resolutions and UN Security Council decisions.
According to the statement, attacks on nuclear facilities violate international law and humanitarian law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions.
The statement further called for the establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, applicable to all countries in the region without exception, in line with relevant international resolutions.
Indonesia and 22 other countries also urged all Middle East states to accede to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
They also called for an immediate return to the negotiation track as the only viable way to reach a sustainable agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
The statement also emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in international waters in accordance with relevant international legal rules and avoiding actions that undermine maritime security.
The joint statement was issued by 23 countries: Indonesia, Algeria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Chad, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Gambia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mauritania, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Turkey, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
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