"I think this is a good start. We attended the Summit to express our support. Most importantly, the ceasefire is in place, and Israeli troops will withdraw immediately," he stated at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He believes that the presence of many world leaders witnessing the signing of the main points of the ceasefire agreement will pave the way for lasting peace.
Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia’s participation in the forum reflects its full support for peace efforts and an end to the violence in Gaza.
In addition to the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the resolution of humanitarian issues, he revealed that the release of hostages was also included in the agreement.
Furthermore, the Head of State stated that support for Palestine is a moral and political commitment that has long been part of Indonesia’s national identity.
"I have defended Palestine for decades. We have continuously supported the independence of Palestine and the Palestinian people," he affirmed.
The Gaza Peace Summit took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday (October 13), co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and United States President Donald Trump.
The meeting was attended by several world leaders from the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Heads of government from Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Pakistan, and Canada were also present, along with representatives of international institutions such as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, European Council President Antonio Costa, and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
Earlier, President Prabowo instructed the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to prepare peacekeeping troops for possible deployment in Gaza, should the Summit yield a constructive outcome and receive approval from the UN Security Council.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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