Muhadjir: Prabowo Does Not Rush to Join BoP
MUHADJIR Effendy, Chairman of Muhammadiyah’s Central Leadership for Economy, Business, and Halal Industry, said President Prabowo Subianto did not act hastily when deciding to join the Board of Peace, BoP, established by the United States. He made the remarks after attending a joint meeting with Prabowo at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
The agenda was attended by a range of Islamic figures, including ulama, preachers, leaders of Islamic community organisations, and leaders of pesantren. According to Muhadjir, Prabowo in the meeting explained the reasons and process behind Indonesia’s involvement in the BoP.
“He stressed that his involvement in BoP was not immediate, but had gone through a long process, having been discussed with several regional leaders, especially in the Gulf, who subsequently agreed to join,” Muhadjir told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex on Thursday evening.
The Special Adviser to the President on Hajj noted that Prabowo has adopted a “struggle from within” strategy, to advocate for Indonesia’s interests from inside the forum. He said Indonesia’s membership in the BoP remains within constitutional bounds. “So after being outside for so long, we are now trying to fight from within,” Muhadjir said.
Muhadjir also expressed belief that Prabowo remains committed to a two-state solution. “He remains committed to the goal of establishing two states that exist in peace, namely a sovereign Palestine and Israel,” he added.
The former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture stressed that support for Palestinian independence remains Indonesia’s principal stance. “Therefore, going forward we must continue to pursue, whatever the risks or consequences, the effort to build a sovereign Palestine must be realised,” he said.
He explained that this commitment is reflected in the 20-point Gaza peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan envisages Palestinian Authority reform and the rebuilding of Gaza as a credible path to determining self-determination and Palestinian independence. It would also include a framework for dialogue between Israel and Palestine to agree a political horizon for peaceful and prosperous coexistence.
“In points 19 and 20, it is explicit that the aim of BoP is the creation of a Palestinian state coexisting with Israel. I believe that is our position, and thus the ulama and religious leaders all agree with what the President has stated,” Muhadjir said.