Prabowo: Indonesia Will Not Commit to Funding Contributions in the Board of Peace
President Prabowo Subianto has emphasised that Indonesia has no financial commitments under the Board of Peace (BoP) scheme, although it is open to contributions in other forms such as peacekeeping forces and humanitarian assistance.
In a discussion broadcast via the Prabowo Subianto YouTube channel, Prabowo explained that the BoP scheme offers certain membership statuses with substantial financial obligations for permanent members.
“The BoP concept, they say that it’s possible, members who want to join the Board of Peace can choose two options. If you want to become a permanent member, it’s like a premium member. Basically, if you’re there, you’re asked for a US$1 billion contribution,” he stated.
However, he stressed that Indonesia has never indicated willingness to join that contribution scheme. According to him, Indonesia’s position from the outset has been limited to readiness to contribute to peace missions.
“We have never said that we want to join the US$1 billion contribution. (Has there been no financial commitment approved by Indonesia?) No, never,” Prabowo said.
Prabowo mentioned that discussions related to the BoP had arisen during a meeting in Washington in February, attended by several donor countries. However, Indonesia was not part of that group.
“Because Indonesia isn’t here. Because I am committed, I am not committing any money at all,” he remarked.
Nevertheless, he affirmed that Indonesia remains prepared to engage in peace efforts through the deployment of troops if needed.
“We said we are ready for peacekeeping forces, whatever is requested,” he disclosed.
Regarding the financing of reconstruction in Gaza, Prabowo assessed that Indonesia’s contributions would still depend on developments on the ground, particularly the possibility of achieving a ceasefire.
“If a ceasefire is truly achieved and successful, and construction has begun, Indonesia could participate,” he explained.
He added that Indonesia’s contributions to humanitarian issues have already been ongoing, including through institutions like Baznas, which has previously built facilities such as hospitals.
“We have Baznas, even before this we have built hospitals, we have done various things there as humanitarian assistance,” Prabowo concluded.