HNW Calls for Collective Action to Build Just Peace

The Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI), Hidayat Nur Wahid (HNW), has asserted that world peace cannot be realised without independence and justice for all nations. To this end, he encouraged cross-national and cross-religious collaboration to achieve sustainable global peace.

He expressed this during the opening of the Global Dialogue Forum, held in commemoration of the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, at the Nusantara V Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, today. The theme of the forum was ‘Strengthening Faith and Building Peace: Aligning Global Civilisations from Indonesia for the World’.

HNW expressed his appreciation for the forum, noting that it aligns with the mandate of the Indonesian Constitution, specifically the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, which affirms the nation’s commitment to independence, lasting peace, and social justice.

“It is impossible to have true world order and peace if repression and colonialism persist. There can only be true peace where there is justice and no more colonialism,” HNW stated in his remarks on Wednesday (10/6/2026).

According to him, this forum is vital as it brings together various stakeholders, including legislative and executive elements, religious organisations, international institutions, and representatives from friendly nations, to collectively fight for humanitarian values and global peace.

He emphasised that the Indonesian Constitution provides a strong foundation for the nation to continue supporting the struggle for independence for nations still under colonial rule.

“The desire to present world peace is a direct manifestation of the Indonesian Constitution. This mandate is enshrined in the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution and is our shared responsibility to realise,” he said.

Furthermore, HNW highlighted the situation in Palestine as one of the greatest challenges to achieving world peace. He noted that the ongoing conflict and the occupation of Palestinian territories are issues requiring serious attention from the international community.

“If this forum arises from concern over the ongoing colonialism and attacks against Palestine, Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem, extending to other regions, then this is a very relevant step to build solidarity and concrete action for peace,” he explained.

HNW assessed that the role of the United Nations (UN) remains highly strategic in striving for conflict resolution and the recognition of Palestinian independence. He noted that through UN forums, an increasing number of countries are recognising Palestine, representing a positive development in international diplomacy.

“More than 153 countries have recognised Palestine as an independent state. This shows that the struggle for Palestinian independence is gaining wider support from the international community, meaning the desire to bring peace through independence and to move away from colonialism is gaining broader support,” he explained.

“Indeed, the UN must be more effective in fulfilling its role and must not be constrained by the veto power that protects Israel. However, we must not let disappointment with the UN lead to the introduction of new institutions that might entirely displace the existence of Palestine or the recognition of Palestine as an independent state,” he added.

Furthermore, HNW emphasised the importance of synergy between parliaments, governments, religious organisations, and civil society to strengthen peace diplomacy. He noted that no single party can work alone in facing the complexities of current global challenges.

“The UN cannot work alone. The togetherness of all parties is required, including parliaments, governments, religious leaders, community organisations, and friendly nations, to present a just peace,” he said.

HNW also stated that Indonesia remains consistent in fighting for Palestinian independence through various international forums, including world parliamentary forums, as well as through the diplomacy conducted by the Indonesian government.

He hoped that the forum would produce concrete steps and strengthen global collaboration in achieving world peace based on justice, respect for national sovereignty, and the cessation of all forms of colonialism.

“Hopefully, this forum will be a productive one, producing ideas and real cooperation, and strengthening our shared spirit to bring a just world peace for all humanity,” he expressed.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, emphasised that the world is currently facing a period of civilisational transition, marked by various geopolitical conflicts, a global leadership crisis, and the weakening of international institutions.

Anis stated that these conditions demand the emergence of a new civilisational proposal capable of uniting humanity. He explained that civilisation is built upon five main elements: humans, land, time, thought, and taste or values that develop from generation to generation.

“Essentially, we inherit from one civilisation to another. No single civilisation can claim to be the greatest contributor to human history,” said Anis.

Anis also highlighted the cycle of the rise and fall of civilisations as an unavoidable law of history. In the process of civilisational transition, conflicts often emerge as part of the dynamics towards a new balance.

“We do not need to be surprised when witnessing conflict. It is a process in the history of human civilisation that cannot be avoided,” he said.

He also assessed that various conflicts occurring, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East, are rooted in systemic crises, including a global leadership crisis.