"Will it replace the United Nations? I do not think so," the minister stated in his remarks in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, on Friday local time.
The organization will not take over the role or supersede the UN mandate in restoring peace in Gaza, he stressed.
Sugiono said that the Board of Peace is an international organization established by like-minded nations to contribute to peace and stability in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict.
In line with its continued support for the Palestinian cause, Indonesia sees its participation in the Board of Peace as the right decision.
"We are a country that yearns for peace and global stability, in particular seeking to address the situation in Palestine. As the Board of Peace is established to realize the peace we seek, we must take part in it," the foreign minister stressed.
He said that Indonesia had engaged in intensive consultations with the Group of New York countries before deciding to join the Board of Peace. Eventually, several other Arab and Islamic countries, such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, also agreed to take part in the organization.
Sugiono said the Board of Peace reflects a long-awaited concrete step toward consolidating peace in Palestine, particularly in Gaza.
The minister expressed hope that the Board of Peace’s activities would be oriented toward achieving Palestinian independence and a two-state solution, and that its member states would be committed to ensuring their realization.
With President Trump on his side, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed the Board of Peace Charter on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday (January 22).
President Prabowo, officially bringing Indonesia to the Board of Peace, described the organization as a historical opportunity to achieve peace in Gaza, and Indonesia is committed to participating in the works for the good of the Palestinian people.
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