Indonesia Promotes Role of Multilateral Diplomacy in Iran-US Mediation Opportunities

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA – The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) has responded to the latest developments regarding the potential opening of mediation space between Iran and the United States through the involvement of third parties.

Deputy Chairman of the PKS DPR RI faction, Sukamta, emphasised that Indonesia needs to take a precise and measured position in responding to these dynamics, in line with the principles of free and active foreign policy.

“Indonesia must be present as an honest broker, a party trusted by all sides, while maintaining independence and avoiding entanglement in certain geopolitical interests,” said Sukamta.

The PKS faction assesses that this momentum should be utilised to promote de-escalation of conflicts through constructive diplomatic channels. As the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia also maintains good relations with various global powers and holds a strategic position to encourage the emergence of peace negotiations.

Furthermore, the PKS faction urges that the mediation process be conducted through a multilateral approach involving international institutions such as the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to ensure a more inclusive, credible, and just process.

“The most important thing is not merely who becomes the mediator, but how to stop the potential escalation of conflict, protect civilians, and open the way to sustainable peace,” he continued.

The PKS faction also stressed that a humanitarian approach must be the priority in every conflict resolution effort, given the broad impact on regional stability and civilian safety.

As part of the global community, Indonesia is expected to continue playing an active role in promoting world peace through cool-headed, constructive, and solution-oriented diplomacy.