President Prabowo Reaffirms Indonesia’s Commitment to Peace

Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to promoting global peace while maintaining its longstanding free and active foreign policy, stressing that Indonesia will not align itself with military alliances or geopolitical blocs despite rising international tensions.

Speaking to leaders of the central and regional Indonesian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) at the State Palace on Friday, President Prabowo said the current geopolitical environment has become increasingly volatile due to armed conflicts in several parts of the world.

He cited the prolonged war in Ukraine, which continues to disrupt global food and energy supply chains, as well as escalating violence in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, in addition to instability in Myanmar and tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

Against this backdrop, President Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia would continue to uphold its “free and active” foreign policy and the principle of being a “good neighbor.”

“Indonesia’s current foreign policy is to be a good neighbor. We want to be a good neighbor,” he said.

The President noted that, as Southeast Asia’s largest economy and most populous nation, Indonesia has an important role to play in fostering regional and global stability. He stressed that historical disputes and interstate tensions should be addressed with patience, restraint, and diplomacy rather than confrontation.

President Prabowo said Indonesia’s consistent non-aligned approach has enabled the country to maintain constructive relations with major global powers, including the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India, and Australia, without taking sides in geopolitical rivalries.

“This is what makes us accepted everywhere,” he remarked.

Highlighting Indonesia’s growing diplomatic credibility, President Prabowo revealed that during his recent official visit to Seoul, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung asked whether he would be willing to visit North Korea to help facilitate dialogue between the two Koreas.

Prabowo said he expressed his readiness to contribute to peacebuilding efforts if officially requested, reaffirming that Indonesia has no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of other nations.

“Indonesia is considered to have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of any country. That is the principle we firmly uphold,” he said.

Concluding his address, the Indonesian President urged all national stakeholders, including the business community, to remain united, vigilant, and confident in the face of global uncertainty.

He emphasized that wisdom, calmness, and collective resolve would enable Indonesia to navigate emerging international challenges while continuing to contribute constructively to regional and global peace.