Prabowo and Modi Support Two-State Solution for Palestine

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are pushing for a resolution to the Middle East conflict through dialogue and a two-state solution for Palestine. “Both countries continue to support dialogue and diplomacy as well as international law for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East region,” Prabowo said in a joint statement following a bilateral meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Tuesday. Prabowo stated that Indonesia and India share aligned views on the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully by prioritising dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law. “Prime Minister Modi and I continue to support various efforts to advance world peace and stability and ensure that the voices of the Global South are heard,” Prabowo said. In addition to discussing Middle East issues, the two leaders also exchanged views on various regional and global issues. Prabowo said Indonesia and India remain committed to realising a free, open, transparent, and international law-based Indo-Pacific region while upholding ASEAN centrality. “And regarding the Palestinian issue, we support the Two-State Solution and long-term sustainable peace,” Modi said. On the occasion, Modi also expressed his confidence in the prospects for Indonesia-India relations, supported by the historical and cultural closeness of the two countries. “The advantage of a golden era lies before us together. Our history is rooted in the culture we share. Our presence, mutual trust, and our future will also be coloured by shared prosperity,” Modi said.