MPR chairman signals possibility of Indonesia leaving Board of Peace
Muzani said that the possibility of leaving the BoP had been conveyed several times by President Prabowo.
“For Indonesia, participation in and withdrawal from the BoP is something that could happen, as the President has mentioned several times,” Muzani said, answering reporters’ questions at the Palace after meeting with President Prabowo.
“We can leave (the BoP) at any time, but once again, it must be by mutual agreement,” he added.
On the same occasion, Muzani explained that Indonesia joined the BoP because it was believed that the institution could accelerate the process towards an independent Palestine.
However, he explained that the unilateral attack carried out by the United States, as the initiator of the BoP, and the Zionist Israel, which is also a member of the BoP, against Iran, prompted Indonesia to re-evaluate the role of the BoP.
“The BoP is part of an effort to accelerate the Palestinian independence process, as well as the development, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of Palestine. That is the main objective of establishing the BoP,” said Muzani.
“However, the US and Israeli attacks on Iran have made it clear that (the President) may reevaluate Indonesia’s membership in the BoP,” he added.
The meeting on Tuesday evening (3/3) referred to the national discussion at the Merdeka Palace, which was attended by a number of figures.
Some of these figures include the 6th President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), the 7th President Joko Widodo, the 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla, the 11th Vice President Boediono, and the 13th Vice President Ma’ruf Amin.
The meeting was also attended by a number of former foreign ministers, political party leaders, and state officials, as well as ministers of the Red and White Cabinet.
“The president explained in detail the issues he understands and is familiar with regarding the global situation. Almost all the leaders shared their views. Some asked questions, and others shared their views,” he said.
“President Jokowi, President SBY, former Vice President Ma’ruf Amin, and several former foreign ministers also expressed their views.”
“Some offered critical views, some offered suggestions, and others shared their thoughts. All of these views were well received by the President,” he added.
He said that the proposals, suggestions, and thoughts conveyed by these figures would serve as input for President Prabowo in making decisions and formulating future policies.
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Translator: Genta Tenri Mawangi, Andi Firdaus, Katriana