NEW YORK, Sept 23, 2025 – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto participated in a high-stakes multilateral meeting on the Middle East peace process during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The event, held on September 23, 2025, in New York, underscores Indonesia’s ongoing commitment to resolving conflicts in the region, a diplomatic tradition rooted in the nation’s 1945 independence pledge for global peace.
The meeting brought together leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, reflecting a strategic effort to address escalating tensions, particularly in Gaza, where recent reports highlight a surge in casualties amid U.S.-led ceasefire negotiations in September 2025. President Prabowo’s attendance signals Indonesia’s growing role in international peacekeeping, bolstered by his administration’s 2024 pledge to deploy 20,000 peacekeepers to conflict zones—a proposal that received significant attention during his widely applauded UN speech.
During the session, Prabowo’s address, which earned eight rounds of applause, emphasized a two-state solution as a pathway to reconciliation between Arab and Jewish communities. U.S. President Trump reportedly praised the speech for its boldness and its potential to bridge divides between developed and developing nations. The Indonesian leader’s call for peace was further highlighted by his closing remarks, invoking “Om Shanti Shanti Om” to promote harmony.
This diplomatic engagement marks a strategic shift under Prabowo’s leadership, which began in 2024, as Indonesia seeks to position itself as a mediator between the Global North and South. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but analysts view the meeting as a critical step toward stabilizing the Middle East amid ongoing challenges.