JAKARTA, March 20 — Indonesia has signalled it might withdraw from the US-proposed "Board of Peace" if the decisions of the board do not align with Indonesian or Palestinian interests, said President Prabowo Subianto.
Xinhua reported him as saying that Indonesia's decision to join the board was driven by a strategic calculation to advance Palestine's interests from within the forum. He emphasised that participation would provide a more meaningful avenue for influencing policy directions than
Speaking during a discussion with journalists and analysts in Bogor, West Java, today, Prabowo underscored that Indonesia's membership was conditional and subject to evaluation.
He warned that Jakarta would not hesitate to exit the board if its outcomes proved counterproductive or failed to align with Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian independence, reiterating Indonesia's right to withdraw independently without requiring approval from other members.
The nation's stance reflects its long-standing foreign policy priority of supporting Palestinian statehood. Prabowo added that engagement in international mechanisms is aimed at ensuring the country can actively contribute to advancing a just and lasting solution.
United States President Donald Trump officially launched the board in the Swiss city of Davos in January. The group has been met with scepticism and indifference, as many countries have expressed concerns that it could overlap with or undermine the United Nations' role.
