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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to participate in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Washington later this month, Indonesia’s foreign ministry announced on Wednesday.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl Achmad Mulachela confirmed that the Indonesian government had accepted the invitation and that the president intends to attend.
The initiative, chaired by Trump, was initially conceived to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction following two years of conflict. However, its mandate now appears to extend beyond the Palestinian territory alone.
According to the ministry, Indonesia plans to use its participation in the forum to push for what it described as a just and lasting peace based on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jakarta will also advocate for civilian protection and support efforts aimed at Gaza’s recovery and reconstruction.
Jakarta, which is currently negotiating a trade agreement with Washington, recently indicated it could contribute troops to Gaza under a US-supported framework aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Prabowo was present at the board’s launch during last month’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, alongside several other world leaders and senior officials.
About 19 countries have signed up to the initiative so far. The first formal meeting is scheduled for February 19 in Washington.
The board has drawn criticism over its membership structure. Permanent members are reportedly required to contribute $1 billion, prompting concerns that it could resemble a “pay-to-play” version of the United Nations Security Council.
Indonesia has yet to clarify whether it will commit to the permanent membership fee. The country’s cabinet secretary stated last week that Indonesia’s participation is non-permanent and that it retains the option to withdraw at any time.
