DPR RI's Commission I Welcomes Ceasefire, Hopes for Permanence
Commission I of the DPR RI welcomes the temporary ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and Israel. This agreement is hoped not only to be temporary but to develop into permanent peace.
“We welcome this ceasefire and hope it can continue permanently. The world needs stability, and more importantly, no country should aggress against another,” said Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the DPR RI, Sukamta, in Jakarta on Thursday (9/4).
“This ceasefire is a positive step, but it must be accompanied by commitments from all parties to exercise restraint and not use force, including in the form of economic and energy pressures that can harm the global community,” he explained.
His side emphasised that previous ceasefires involving Israel have left important notes that Israel often violates existing agreements, both in Palestine and Lebanon. The latest development saw hundreds of lives lost due to Israel’s aggression in Lebanon on Wednesday (7/4) during the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
“This is an important note for us that Israel often lacks commitment to the agreements that have been made. This is dangerous for realising regional peace. The relevant parties, especially President Trump, must ensure that Israel exercises restraint and complies with the ceasefire agreement,” he stressed.
He stated that the current global conflict dynamics have undergone significant shifts. Conflicts are no longer solely based on military power but have moved towards systemic pressures on the global energy and economy sectors. In this context, strategic areas like the Strait of Hormuz play a crucial role in world stability.
Sukamta emphasised that Indonesia has significant interests in global stability, given the impact of conflicts on the energy, trade, and purchasing power sectors. Therefore, he encouraged the government to continue prioritising active diplomacy and playing a strategic role in maintaining world peace.
“The importance of Indonesia’s role in international forums such as ASEAN, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the United Nations to promote peaceful conflict resolution and reject all forms of inter-state aggression.”
In particular, this UK PhD graduate also expressed great hope that this ceasefire momentum can serve as an entry point for broader conflict resolution, including the realisation of independence for the Palestinian people.
“We hope this ceasefire not only stops temporary escalation but becomes the initial step towards a fair and permanent solution, including independence for Palestine as a sovereign state,” he stressed.
On the other hand, he reminded the importance of strengthening national resilience, particularly in the energy and economy sectors, so that Indonesia is not too vulnerable to global turmoil. Closing his statement, Sukamta reiterated his hope that the world moves towards just peace.
“Our hope is simple yet fundamental: this ceasefire can run permanently, there is no more inter-state aggression, and the rights of the Palestinian nation can be fulfilled in the form of legitimate and internationally recognised independence,” he concluded.