jfid – Indonesia’s Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, reconvened with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan in a bilateral meeting at the conclusion of the “Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza” Summit. This meeting was held to discuss enhancing humanitarian aid for Gaza, which is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
Bilateral Meeting
The bilateral meeting, held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, emphasized the importance of international collaboration to coordinate and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. King Abdullah II expressed his respect and gratitude for Prabowo’s presence in Jordan, representing Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the event. Both leaders stressed the significance of joint international efforts in supporting the Palestinian people.
Aid for Gaza
The primary topic discussed during the meeting was the effort to expedite and expand aid to Gaza, including through air delivery or airdrops. Prabowo highlighted Indonesia’s commitment to continue supporting the Palestinian people through various forms of assistance. Indonesia plans to send medical teams, establish field hospitals, and evacuate victims from Gaza.
Indonesia’s Commitment
Prabowo outlined four main points of Indonesia’s aid to Gaza:
- Increasing contributions to UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees).
- Sending medical teams and establishing field hospitals.
- Accepting up to 1,000 patients from Gaza for medical treatment in Indonesia.
- Providing post-trauma care and education for children in Gaza.
Additionally, Prabowo emphasized that resolving the conflict in Gaza must be achieved through ceasefire and negotiations, and he supported the two-state solution as the path to a just and sustainable peace.
Next Official Visit
After the meeting with King Abdullah II, Defense Minister Prabowo continued his official visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There, he was scheduled to meet with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss cooperation in defense and humanitarian fields.
International Reaction
The meeting was also attended by representatives from other countries, including Australia, which sent Minister for Early Childhood Education Dini Anne Aly. Support for the summit also came from Pope Francis, who praised the initiative of King Abdullah II, the President of Egypt, and the UN Secretary-General.
Thus, the collaboration between Indonesia and Jordan highlights significant global efforts to bring peace and humanitarian aid to Gaza, underscoring Indonesia’s important role on the international stage in addressing humanitarian issues.
