Former Foreign Minister Reveals Details of Prabowo's Discussion with Former Presidents and Vice Presidents
Former Foreign Minister Hasan Wirajuda on Tuesday evening, 3 March 2026, revealed the contents of a discussion between President Prabowo Subianto and former presidents and vice-presidents. Prabowo, he said, stressed the increasingly complex global situation following escalations in the Middle East.
‘Specifically related to what has long been of concern among us, namely the most recent developments in the war or attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran,’ Hasan told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex in Jakarta.
According to Hasan, Prabowo discussed in particular the implications of the conflict, not only for the Middle East but also for the global order which he perceives as increasingly fragile. He said the international mechanism is no longer effective in responding to military aggression.
‘What are the implications for us? For the world? When the world order has ceased to be effective and there is no longer any recourse for a country that has been the victim of military aggression to appeal to anyone,’ he added. ‘Because the UN has ceased to play a role, and the rules-based order is merely on paper and there is indeed no coercive power, especially when it concerns major powers,’ he continued.
In that forum, Prabowo depicted Indonesia’s position as needing to hold its ground amidst the global conflict. If previously the world was likened to being between “two reefs”, there are now pressures from more directions.
‘And that is not easy. Therefore, the discussion covered the implications for global security and world peace as well as the potential effects of this war on the world economy, particularly regarding the supply of oil, petroleum, and gas,’ he said.
Beyond security and peace, the economic impact is also a serious concern. The government, Hasan said, is calculating the potential disruption to world oil and gas supplies as the war widens.
‘We are calculating all of it to see what the effects would be on us from that perspective alone. But also the calculation of how long this war might last. Initially Trump said it would be days; now we are talking perhaps a few weeks,’ he added.
‘But if, for example, the United States were to deploy ground troops, it could prolong the conflict, and the resistance responses around Middle East countries could grow, and as a result the war could last longer,’ he continued.
Hasan noted that the dilemma faced by Indonesia is also felt by many other countries. Therefore, Prabowo felt the need to address these global challenges directly to various groups through the dialogue forum.
‘And the rest, each of us will try to contribute our thoughts. The President is very open to responses to suggestions from the participants,’ he said.
Earlier, Secretary to the Cabinet Teddy Indra Wijaya said Prabowo invited several figures to seek views on the latest conditions. When asked what would be discussed, Teddy did not detail. What was certain, he said, was that all current issues including geopolitical conditions would be discussed.
‘This will be a cordial exchange of views. The President wants to exchange views with those figures,’ Teddy told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
‘Everything will be discussed, and it has not begun yet,’ he added.