JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto officially attended the inaugural meeting of the International Board of Peace (BoP) in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, February 19, 2025, local time. This landmark event underscores Indonesia’s commitment to global peace initiatives and its proactive role in addressing critical international issues.
The inaugural summit of the Board of Peace (BoP) was formally convened as a crucial first step toward establishing a transitional international mechanism designed to foster peace and stability in Gaza, Palestine. This significant gathering aims to lay the groundwork for a lasting resolution in the conflict-affected region.
This forum represents a pivotal moment for member states to consolidate their collective commitments, particularly in galvanizing support for the extensive reconstruction efforts required in the conflict-stricken areas. It seeks to mobilize resources and expertise to rebuild communities and restore normalcy.
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The meeting marked the official launch of the Board of Peace as a multilateral platform specifically engineered to accelerate post-conflict recovery in Gaza. Furthermore, the forum aims to garner concrete support from member states, encompassing both financial contributions and operational assistance, essential for expediting the rebuilding of vital infrastructure and basic services for the civilian population.
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A primary agenda item for the meeting was the endorsement of the outcome document, which will serve as the implementation framework for UN Security Council Resolution 2803 (2025). This resolution provides the crucial international mandate for stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, advocating for a coordinated approach rooted in international law.
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President Prabowo’s presence at this forum emphatically reinforces Indonesia’s standing as a vital actor in global peace initiatives, particularly concerning the Palestinian issue. Indonesia’s participation is a clear manifestation of its commitment to actively engage in the formation and strengthening of the BoP framework as a UN-mandated transitional international mechanism.
Furthermore, Indonesia has expressed its principled readiness to contribute to an International Stabilization Force (ISF), with the crucial proviso that the operational mandate must be clear, operational parameters mutually agreed upon, and consistent with international law and Indonesia’s national caveats. This discerning approach reflects both diplomatic prudence and an unwavering commitment to the principles of sovereignty and international law.
Support for Reconstruction and the Two-State Vision
Beyond stabilization efforts, Indonesia unequivocally affirms its commitment to the long-term reconstruction of Gaza. These efforts are strategically aimed at ensuring the restoration of infrastructure, public services, and socio-economic stability for the Palestinian people. However, Indonesia steadfastly emphasizes that all such endeavors must unequivocally respect the rights of the Palestinian people and align with the Two-State Solution as the framework for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict. This approach is deeply consistent with Indonesia’s long-standing foreign policy, which has continually championed Palestinian independence and a fair, lasting peace in the Middle East.
During his statement at the Business Forum with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, President Prabowo reiterated that his presence in Washington was a direct invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to attend a meeting focused on discussing the implementation and continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza. “This is the first official meeting of the Board of Peace to discuss the implementation and continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza. We continue to strive to pave the way for a tangible and sustainable solution to the Palestinian issue,” Prabowo stated.
The inaugural BoP meeting is critically important for bolstering multilateral diplomacy in response to the humanitarian and security crisis in Gaza. By engaging a diverse array of nations and international institutions, this forum is anticipated to foster a coordinated and sustainable approach. For Indonesia, participation in the Board of Peace not only reflects its profound solidarity with Palestine but also solidifies Indonesia’s strategic role in upholding global peace, consistent with its constitutional mandate to contribute to a world order founded on independence, enduring peace, and social justice.
With the official launch of the BoP, a renewed sense of hope emerges for stabilization efforts in Gaza, simultaneously creating avenues for closer international cooperation to realize inclusive and sustainable peace. Amid an increasingly intricate global geopolitical landscape, President Prabowo Subianto’s attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace (BoP) meeting in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2026, marks a watershed moment for Indonesian diplomacy. This agenda transcends a mere multilateral forum; it represents an initial stage for concrete endeavors to achieve lasting peace in Gaza, Palestine—and simultaneously serves as a crucial test for Indonesia’s position as a middle power championing an independent and active foreign policy.
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President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural meeting of