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Indonesia and Egypt condemn Israeli actions against Palestinians
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the presidential palace in Jakarta.
They discussed regional and international issues, including the situation in Palestine.
Prabowo condemned Israeli military operations, violence and settlement building in Palestinian areas, and said civilians were suffering.
Both leaders backed a comprehensive resolution and the creation of an independent Palestinian state.
Prabowo said Indonesia and Egypt would continue supporting humanitarian aid and the recovery and rebuilding of Gaza.
The two countries also agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, education, maritime affairs and fisheries.
They said they would promote an economic partnership agreement and a joint investment fund, but no timetable was given.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi condemned Israeli actions against Palestinians during a meeting in Jakarta.
Prabowo cited violence, alleged violations of international law and human rights, and illegal Israeli settlements.
The two leaders said they supported a comprehensive solution that would establish an independent Palestinian state.
Indonesia and Egypt also pledged to continue humanitarian assistance and support Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction.
The meeting produced agreements to expand cooperation in areas including trade, investment, maritime affairs, fisheries and expertise exchange.
- Who
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
- What
- They condemned Israeli actions against Palestinians and discussed bilateral cooperation.
- When
- Sunday, 11 October 2026.
- Where
- The Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- Why
- They discussed Palestinian independence, regional stability and cooperation between their countries.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We strongly condemn the construction of illegal Israeli settlements and actions that only worsen the situation.
The establishment of a Palestinian state based on a two-state solution is the only way to achieve peace in the region.
We have also agreed on a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, to establish an independent Palestinian state, with borders based on June 1967 and its capital in East Jerusalem.
Prabowo made a state visit to Egypt, according to his remarks at the meeting.
Prabowo made another state visit to Egypt, which he said the Egyptian president’s visit was returning.
El-Sisi met Prabowo at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, where they discussed Palestinian issues and bilateral cooperation.
- Meeting date
- 11 October 2026
- Meeting place
- Presidential Palace, Jakarta
- Leaders
- Prabowo Subianto and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
- Proposed Palestinian capital
- East Jerusalem
- Cooperation areas
- Trade, investment, maritime affairs, fisheries and expertise exchange
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