Indonesia backs Palestine's path toward sovereignty and recognition

 Deputy Minister of National Development Planning (PPN) Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard emphasized Indonesia's commitment to supporting Palestine's development priorities in law enforcement and building momentum towards broader recognition of the Palestinian state.

As part of the effort, the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of National Development Planning and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and a Palestinian Authority delegation in discussing ways to strengthen cooperation on law enforcement.

"Partnership in this area is important. Although Indonesia and Australia are far apart, we can work with our Palestinian friends to move forward. This dialogue reflects broader international support for Palestinian leadership and freedom," Febrian said during the Trilateral Law Enforcement Dialogue with the State of Palestine, as quoted in a statement 

The strategic dialogue followed a meeting between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Australian DFAT in August 2025, during which both sides committed to strengthening international cooperation and communication in support of Palestine's reform efforts.

Previously, Indonesia, Australia, and Palestine also held a trilateral dialogue on education in early 2026

As the development coordinator, the Ministry of National Development Planning, together with the Palestinian Government, implemented 32 South-South Cooperation activities from 2014 to 2025.

In addition, grants to Palestine from 2019 to 2026 comprised 13 Planned Grant Programs/Grant Provision Plan List (DRPH) and Non-DRPH programs, totaling Rp411.7 billion (US$22 million).

The initiatives are aligned with Indonesia's foreign policy direction on strengthening international development cooperation, as outlined in the 2025-2029 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN).

Febrian also highlighted four main pillars of Indonesia's support for Palestine.

The first is strengthening Palestinian independence through community and institutional development.

The second is providing humanitarian assistance, including food, medicine, security facilities, and housing.

The third is supporting Palestine's efforts to gain recognition and assert its rights as a member of the United Nations (UN).

The fourth is exerting international pressure on Israel to end the occupation, stop violations of international law, and respect the rights of the Palestinian people.

"I hope this dialogue will lead to sustainable policies. Indonesia's stance is clear: Palestine has the right to exist as a sovereign and independent nation. We will pursue this through humane measures, diplomacy, efforts to uphold accountability, and careful consideration in building the institutions necessary for the future," Febrian emphasized.