LPOI Urges End to War and Back President Prabowo's Role in International Diplomacy
THE WORLD stands at a critical historical juncture. The escalation of armed conflict, cross-border aggression, geopolitical polarization, and a widening humanitarian crisis have eroded the foundations of the international order built on the rule of law, justice, and human dignity. In this pivotal moment, ambiguity is not a choice. Silence is not neutrality. The injustice allowed to persist is a form of covert consent. The world needs moral clarity, bold diplomacy, and leadership that does not bow to the pressure of any power.
The Indonesian Association of Islamic Community Organisations for Friendship (Lembaga Persahabatan Ormas Islam, LPOI) regards modern armed conflict as not only affecting the theatre of war but triggering food crises, energy disruption, mass displacement, extreme poverty, human rights violations, and global economic instability. Civilians, women, children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups—who lose the most fundamental rights: the right to live in peace and dignity—are the main casualties.
‘Indonesia’s nation stands on an constitutionally mandated duty that colonial domination must be abolished because it is incompatible with humanity and justice,’ said KH Said Aqil Siroj, Chairman of LPOI, in a statement on Tuesday (3/3).
The former chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama (PBNU) said that as a country with a free and active foreign policy, Indonesia has historical legitimacy, moral credibility, and strategic position to play a global leadership role in building bridges of dialogue amid global polarisation. Indonesia is not only obliged to be an observer but an active actor in creating just and balanced solutions.
‘Permanent peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice. True peace is born when universal human rights are respected, when nations freely choose their own destiny without intimidation, and when international law is enforced without double standards,’ he added.
The Chairman of LPOI, Said Aqil Siroj, released a press statement by LPOI in response to the current war situation.
‘We Indonesian Muslims Association urge the global community: stop the war. End colonialism in all its forms, whether military, economic, or structural. LPOI explicitly supports initiatives by President of the Republic of Indonesia, H Prabowo Subianto, to take concrete and strategic steps in international diplomacy oriented towards a just peace.’
‘In the midst of a global dynamic rich in pressure and interests, Indonesia must stand tall, not be swayed by the power of any bloc, and must not sacrifice principles for pragmatic compromise,’ asserted Kyai Said.
Here are five points of LPOI’s statement.
Indonesia must be able to lead proactive and brave peace diplomacy, by initiating high-level dialogue, pushing for a permanent ceasefire, advocating for humanitarian corridors without obstacles, and becoming a credible mediator in international conflict resolution.
Indonesia must reject submission to any power’s pressure or domination, by affirming Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy, without intervention, subordination, or taking sides with blocs contrary to justice and humanity. Therefore, it respectfully requests reconsideration of participation in the Board of Peace (BOP) membership for the sake of the Republic of Indonesia’s sovereignty and lasting peace.
Uphold the supremacy of international law without double standards, by pushing for accountability for human rights violations and international humanitarian law violations, and by rejecting impunity legitimised by geopolitical interests.
Strengthen national security in an integrated manner, by preserving stability and sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia through strengthened defence, economic resilience, cyber security, and strategic and measured defence diplomacy.
Consolidate Global South solidarity, by strengthening cooperation with developing countries to shape a more democratic, inclusive, and equal global architecture. World peace cannot be separated from national resilience. Therefore, Indonesia must be strong at home to be authoritative abroad. Political stability, economic self-reliance, food and energy security, and national unity are the core foundations for effective global leadership.
‘Maintaining national security does not mean closing itself off from the world; rather, it means ensuring Indonesia stands tall, autonomous, sovereign, and respected in every international forum. Through this press statement we invite all Indonesians, academics, religious leaders, civil society, the business community, the youth generation, and the diaspora to strengthen national unity in supporting decisive, independent, and dignified diplomacy,’ concluded Kyai Said. (H-1)
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