UN Chief Guterres Meets Prabowo, Praises Indonesia's Diplomacy and Aid to Palestinians
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met President Prabowo Subianto and praised Indonesia's foreign policy leadership under his administration. He also said farewell to the president, as his own term at the helm of the United Nations is set to end in December 2026.
According to the Cabinet Secretariat, Guterres highlighted Indonesia's practical efforts to help the Palestinian people. He also acknowledged the president's work to support global order.
The Cabinet Secretariat said the meeting reaffirmed Indonesia's close coordination and partnership with the United Nations. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to peace, global stability, and a fairer and more prosperous world.
A statement from the UN Secretariat-General said the discussions covered reform of the multilateral system and progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Participants also talked about a range of global and regional issues, including the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Recognition of Indonesia's Peacekeeping and Climate Role
During his talks with Prabowo, Guterres thanked Indonesia for deploying peacekeepers to UN missions. He also commended the country for leading efforts on innovative development financing and for its approach to climate change, which combines mitigation with preparedness measures.
Schedule in Indonesia
- On Monday, Guterres is scheduled to visit the Indonesian Defense Forces Peacekeeping Mission Center (PMPP) in Bogor.
- At the training facility for Indonesian peacekeeping troops, he will pay tribute to 50 Indonesian soldiers who died while serving in UN peacekeeping missions.
- He will then deliver a speech at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta.
- After completing these engagements, he is expected to fly back to New York on the same day.