President Sisi and his Indonesian counterpart call on Israel to end the occupation of the Golan… and refuse to displace the Palestinians
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, today, Wednesday, called on Israel to end its occupation of the Golan Heights… expressing their condemnation of any attempts to undermine Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, especially the Israeli aggression on the Golan Heights, which represents a violation of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and multiple United Nations resolutions.
The two presidents agreed, according to a joint statement issued after the official talks between the two leaders, that The only sustainable solution to the situation in Syria comes through launching a peaceful, comprehensive and democratic political process in accordance with Security Council Resolution No. 2254, which gives priority to achieving the aspirations and interests of the Syrian people and guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria.
With regard to developments in the situation in the Palestinian territories The two presidents reviewed ways to support efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip and ensure safe and continuous access without obstacles for humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in Gaza. The Indonesian President expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s pioneering role in facilitating the access of humanitarian aid to Gaza and its commitment to working with Egypt in this regard.
The two leaders condemned the displacement of Palestinians from their land… expressing their rejection of Israeli practices aimed at achieving this goal whether Displacement from Gaza, the West Bank, or East Jerusalem. We also condemned Israeli settlement activities, the violence practiced by settlers, the demolition of Palestinian homes, and military incursions into Palestinian cities, and practices that threaten the legal and historical status of the holy places in the city of Jerusalem.
The two presidents stressed the necessity of Israel’s withdrawal from the lands it occupied on June 4, 1967, stopping all unilateral measures, adhering to the rules of international law, and implementing Council decisions. Security, especially Resolutions 242, 252, 267, 446 and 2334, especially since the unilateral practices to create a new reality on the ground – in addition to being a violation of Israel’s international obligations – It undermines the two-state solution, which peace-loving countries still consider the only solution to end the conflict.
The two leaders agreed on the inevitability of establishing an independent, contiguous and viable Palestinian state along the lines of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
With regard to the Lebanese issue, the two presidents welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, which entered into force on November 27, 2024, and called on Israel to adhere to By agreement.
The two leaders stressed the importance of fully implementing Security Council Resolution No. 1701 (2006), and enabling the deployment of the Lebanese army and imposing its control over all parts of the country, including southern Lebanon. They also stressed the importance of supporting Lebanese institutions.
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For his part, the Indonesian President appreciated Egypt’s pivotal role in the Middle East as a leader for peace and stability in the region, as Indonesia expressed its deep appreciation for Egypt’s tireless efforts to reach peace in Conflicts such as the Israeli aggression on Gaza… stressing his country’s full support for Egypt’s leadership role… expressing Indonesia’s desire to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in facing regional and global challenges, especially in supporting the independence of Palestine, and maintaining stability in the region, including Lebanon and Syria. p>
At the level of bilateral relations, the two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in many fields, including trade, food security, energy, defence, education, culture and peace. The two presidents valued the potential of the two countries’ economies, affirmed their confidence in the continued growth of the volume of trade and investment between the two countries, and agreed to move forward in enhancing trade and investment activities in the fields of palm oil, fertilizers, renewable energy, agricultural commodities, the digital economy, infrastructure, and transportation. Considering Egypt as a gateway for Indonesian products to both Euro-Mediterranean and African markets, and considering Indonesia as a center for Egyptian products to enter the markets of the ASEAN region.
The two sides also appreciated the successful convening of the committee. Indonesian Trade Commission in July 2024 as a major step towards strengthening economic relations between the two countries… stressing the importance of existing cooperation in the field of defense and security between the two countries, and the two sides agreed on the need to take the necessary measures to strengthen and expand these areas.
The two presidents highlighted the importance of continuing to Cooperation in the field of education between the two countries, and President Prabowo expressed Expressing gratitude for the continued support provided by Egypt in hosting about 15,000 Indonesian students, especially those studying at Al-Azhar University.
The two presidents stressed the benefits of cultural exchange between their countries in enhancing friendship and strengthening relations between the two peoples, and President Prabowo proposed Adopting pencak silat, a traditional Indonesian sport, as an official sport in Egypt and establishing an Egyptian federation for this sport.
Indonesia expressed its interest in strengthening cooperation with Egypt and Al-Azhar University to develop religious education and promote regional harmony.
The two presidents welcomed the resumption of direct flights between the two countries in November 2023 and discussed how to take further measures to strengthen communication between the two peoples.
The two countries expressed their They look forward to holding a joint committee meeting headed by the foreign ministers of the two countries in Cairo in 2025 and completing the signing of a number of memorandums of understanding and agreements being negotiated in an effort to establish an effective framework to advance cooperation between the two countries.
The two presidents reaffirmed the importance of maintaining German and food security for both countries by strengthening cross-border cooperation in accordance with international law to ensure the sustainability of water supplies necessary for life, agriculture, food production and systems services.
According to the statement, the official visit of President Prabowo to the Arab Republic of Egypt emphasized the close strategic cooperation between the two countries based on mutual respect and common aspirations for peace and prosperity, as the two presidents expressed their optimism regarding the bilateral relations between the two countries and their commitment to working on Reaching outcomes that achieve the benefit of the two peoples.
At the end of the meeting, Prabowo invited President Sisi to visit Indonesia at a later time to be agreed upon between the two sides, where This visit will represent an important milestone in the partnership between Egypt and Indonesia, and an opportunity to achieve more peace, prosperity and progress for both countries.