LEADERS’ VIEWS
Prabowo Subianto President, Indonesia
we view with deep sadness the humanitarian suffering, the geopolitical and economic ramifications that [have] impacted the whole world and, yes, [have] impacted our own region. And, of course, let us, as citizens of this world, citizens of this smaller planet, never lose sight of the dangers of escalation, the dangers of miscalculation, the danger of not understanding your adversary, of underestimating his legitimate interests. We must always be aware of the danger of escalation and the nightmare of nuclear war. Once again, I would like to reiterate my call for both sides to rise to the challenge of seeking a peaceful compromise in Ukraine. For the sake of the people of Ukraine, the people of Russia, the people of Europe and the people of the whole world, I am convinced that real leaders will always opt for the best solution to protect their peoples … In regard to our own region, the Indo-Pacific, especially Southeast Asia, we will always work towards collaboration, compromise and cooperation. We call for restraint, patience and caution to prevail amongst all the stakeholders in our region. Once again, we call upon the leaders of the great Chinese civilisation, as well as the leaders of the United States and its Western allies, representing also the great Western civilisation, to rise to the great responsibilities in their leadership role as global powers. We, the nations of this world, depend and rely [on], and demand the wisdom, the statesmanship and the benevolence of the great powers. We are convinced that the leaders of the great powers can coexist with each other, can cooperate, [and] can collaborate in the pursuit of the common good of humanity. With great power comes great responsibilities. Our world has become smaller. Science and technology [have] given us the opportunity to better the livelihood of our peoples. But also without wisdom, without benevolence, without goodwill, science and technology can also quickly bring disaster and catastrophe to our world. Nationalism must be balanced by humanity. Patriotism must be tempered by wisdom and respect for all fellow citizens of the world. Let us work towards that common good. IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, 1 June 2024. Reprinted with permission from The International Institute for Strategic Studies, London
Mutual respect: the path to peace and prosperity
I ndonesia is of the opinion that in this world of ours that’s getting smaller and smaller, collaboration, cooperation, compromise, respect for the national interests, [and] the core concerns of others are very important in pursuing peace, security, stability and prosperity. We are convinced that only dialogue and cooperation can be the effective tools for achieving these goals. In our planet, which in reality has become smaller and smaller, collaboration is the only way to achieve prosperity and harmony. Indonesia is firmly committed to deepening inclusive dialogue, [and] concrete collaboration, as well as upholding international laws, especially respect for the national sovereignty of all states and [their] territorial integrity as enshrined in the United Nations Charter … The persistent conflicts around the world, most notably in Ukraine and Palestine, highlight the imperative for our continuous commitment to diplomatic dialogue and underscore the importance of international solidarity in our search for peaceful solutions. It is evident that without sustained and genuine global cooperation, achieving lasting peace in these regions will continue to be a formidable challenge … We are very aware that the Palestine problem is a long and historical problem. We are cognisant of the fact that both sides have legitimate concerns for their safety, for their right to exist, and for their prosperity. We are also cognisant of the fact that the resolution of this crisis must consist of mutual respect for the rights and the concerns of all parties. There cannot be a single narrative that is legitimate, as has often been repeated. Indonesia calls for a just solution to the problem, and that means the right of not only Israel to exist, but also the rights of the Palestinian people to have their own homeland, their own state, living in peace … Why is this important for us? Because
Indonesia is part of the Islamic world, although physically we are not [part] of the region. But what happens in the Middle East, what happens in Gaza, affects the concern of the Indonesian people … One year ago, … I also proposed an immediate ceasefire, a cessation of hostilities in place in the Ukrainian situation. Since that time, many thousands more lives have been lost on both sides, including many, many innocent civilians. After one year, I’m still convinced that my proposal remains logical, relevant and necessary. Necessary as an intermediate solution to this difficult, dangerous, [and] one might even say potentially disastrous situation in Ukraine. Yes, Indonesia is far from the region, but
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