Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have expressed deep concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza arising from the ongoing Israeli military offensive. This concern was voiced during the official meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud (MBS) as part of Prabowo’s state visit to the Kingdom. The two countries have agreed to enhance coordination in providing emergency aid and broader humanitarian support to the people of Gaza.
The joint statement released by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) underscored the commitment of both nations to continuously extend humanitarian aid and assistance for recovery efforts in response to Israeli aggression. Alongside discussing the situation in Gaza, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia also underscored their shared resolve to strengthen cooperation in upholding international stability and security. They pledged to collaborate in advancing regional peace and bolstering global resilience.
The meeting, held at Al-Salam Palace amidst a friendly atmosphere, underscored the strong strategic bond between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. Images published by SPA depicted President Prabowo and Crown Prince MBS engaging in discussions, with the flags of both countries in the background. This commitment underscores Indonesia’s unwavering foreign policy of supporting the Palestinian cause and engaging in humanitarian diplomacy on the global stage.
