Indonesia and Egypt Strengthen Cooperation to Support Humanity in Palestine
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesian Vice President Ma’ruf Amin announced today that the governments of Indonesia and Egypt will enhance their cooperation to support humanity and development in Palestine. This statement was made during a meeting with the Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar University of Cairo, Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayeb, at the Vice President’s Palace in Jakarta.
During the meeting, Vice President Amin emphasized the ongoing crisis in Gaza and stressed the necessity of unwavering support from both Indonesia and Egypt for Palestine.
“I believe Indonesia and Egypt will continue to be solid in supporting Palestine. Indonesia pays great attention to the crisis situation in Gaza,” Amin stated.
Amin also highlighted Indonesia’s commitment to collaborate with Egypt in providing humanitarian aid. He pointed out the potential for cooperation in managing waqf (endowment) and sadaqah (charity) with Al-Azhar University, which can have a lasting impact.
“I hope that the Zakat and Charity House of Al-Azhar can cooperate with the National Alms Agency (Baznas) and the Indonesian Waqf Agency regarding this matter,” he remarked.
On this occasion, Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb conveyed greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from Indonesia. He noted that President al-Sisi commends Indonesia’s key role in aiding the people of Gaza. Al-Tayeb also expressed hope that Indonesia would continue to support efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate the return of displaced residents, and increase humanitarian assistance.
As a demonstration of Indonesia’s support for Palestine and solidarity with Egypt in assisting Palestinian refugees, the Indonesian government dispatched emergency medical aid worth US$1 million to Palestinian refugees in Egypt on April 4. This assistance was in response to a request from the Egyptian Ministry of Health conveyed in January 2024. The delivery had been postponed due to Israel’s attacks in Rafah between February and March 2024.
