Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged the illegal state of Israel to recognize Palestine as an independent and sovereign state.
The influential leader said Indonesia is ready to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as soon as the state of Palestine is recognized by Israel, and to send security forces there.
In addition, Prabowo stressed that Indonesia will continue to support Palestine and Israel in finding the best solution between the two countries involved.
Prabowo said the government is ready to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as soon as the state of Palestine is recognized by Israel and is ready to send security forces there.
Indirectly, the systematic efforts from the regional country signal that they are ready to cooperate with Israel if the Palestinian-Israeli conflict ends amicably.
He delivered this speech during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in conjunction with a three-day visit at Istana Merdeka, Central Jakarta yesterday.
At the same time, he also expressed appreciation for France in fighting for independence for the Palestinian people, in line with Indonesia's vision of urging an immediate end to violence.
The Head of State of the Republic of Indonesia used various international forums to voice the view that a bilateral solution is the best way to achieve peace in West Asia.
Indonesia's approach to the Palestine-Israel issue is in line with the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which emphasizes a commitment to world peace based on social justice.