Indonesia's Foreign Minister Condemns Israeli Attack on Qatar

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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, representing President Prabowo Subianto, attended the Arab-Islam Emergency Summit in Doha, Qatar, after Israel's attack on the country on September 9, 2025. The summit resulted in a Joint Communiqué condemning the attack as a violation of sovereignty and international law. Minister Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's solidarity with Qatar and reiterated the country's full commitment to supporting the Palestinian people.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono represented President Prabowo Subianto at the Arab-Islam Emergency Summit in Doha, Qatar, following Israel's attack on September 9, 2025.
  • The summit resulted in a Joint Communiqué condemning Israel's attack as a violation of sovereignty and international law.
  • Minister Sugiono emphasized Indonesia's solidarity with Qatar and reiterated the country's commitment to supporting the Palestinian people.
  • The Joint Communiqué affirmed solidarity with Qatar, support for mediation efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, and a commitment to promoting a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Doha, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, UAE, on September 12, 2025, emphasized Indonesia's solidarity with Qatar and commitment to supporting the Palestinian people.
  • The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), with 57 member countries including Indonesia, was formed in 1969 and is an important momentum for the Islamic world to demonstrate collective leadership in fighting for peace, justice, and solidarity in the region.

Statistics:

  • 22 Heads of State and Government attended the Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit in Doha, Qatar, including the President of Turkey, the President of Palestine, the President of Iran, the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
  • 57 member countries are part of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
  • The OIC was formed in 1969.
  • Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto visited Doha, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, UAE, on September 12, 2025.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
  • Doha, Qatar - September 16, 2025
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia issued a news release on September 16, 2025.