Prabowo Says Indonesia Never Pledged US$1 Billion to Board of Peace
President says Jakarta supports Gaza peace efforts but made no payment commitment for Board of Peace membership
President Prabowo Subianto has clarified that Indonesia never pledged US$1 billion to the Board of Peace, pushing back against speculation that Jakarta had committed funds to secure a place in the new international body linked to United States President Donald Trump.
Prabowo Rejects the US$1 Billion Claim
Prabowo said Indonesia was not among the countries that pledged money at the Board of Peace’s inaugural meeting in Washington on Feb. 19. He said he had never made a funding commitment in the first place.
His statement directly addresses a broader debate triggered by earlier reporting that countries seeking permanent seats on the Board of Peace could be asked to contribute at least US$1 billion.
Indonesia Still Supports the Initiative
Even without a financial pledge, Prabowo said Indonesia remains committed to supporting the Board of Peace. He repeated Indonesia’s readiness to send peacekeeping personnel to Gaza if needed to help protect Palestinians.
That position is consistent with Indonesia’s earlier statements after Prabowo signed the Board of Peace Charter in Davos on Jan. 22, when he emphasized Indonesia’s active role in supporting peace and a two-state solution.
Financial Support Could Come Later for Reconstruction
Prabowo said Indonesia has not ruled out eventually contributing money for Gaza’s reconstruction and rehabilitation through the Board of Peace, but only if a ceasefire holds and rebuilding actually begins. He suggested that support could potentially be raised through Indonesia’s National Alms Agency, Baznas.
That means Jakarta is drawing a distinction between paying for membership and contributing to postwar humanitarian or reconstruction needs. In other words, Indonesia is saying it may help fund Gaza, but not as an entry fee for Board of Peace status.
Where the US$1 Billion Figure Came From
Bloomberg reported in January that a draft Board of Peace charter proposed that countries contribute at least US$1 billion to become permanent members, while countries that do not contribute could still join on a three-year term subject to approval by the chair.
That framework helped fuel questions about whether Indonesia had agreed to pay. Indonesian officials had already pushed back earlier, with Antara reporting last month that there was no obligation for invited members to contribute around US$1 billion.
Why the Clarification Matters
Prabowo’s remarks matter because the Board of Peace has already drawn domestic scrutiny in Indonesia over troops, funding, and constitutional limits on foreign military involvement. A claim that Indonesia had quietly pledged US$1 billion would have added to that controversy.
For Indonesians, the clarification is meant to reassure the public that Jakarta has not committed a massive sum just to secure a seat. For Singaporeans and other regional observers, it shows that Indonesia is trying to balance visible support for Gaza with tighter control over the political and fiscal costs of joining a new and still controversial international body.
Prabowo’s message is clear: Indonesia supports peace efforts in Gaza and remains open to humanitarian or reconstruction help, but it never promised US$1 billion to the Board of Peace. The distinction is important because it preserves Indonesia’s diplomatic role while avoiding the impression that it is buying influence in a still-evolving international initiative.
Sources: EN Antara (2026) , The Star (2026)
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