#Geopolitics
Indonesia condemns Israel’s interception of aid ship, urges end to Gaza blockade
The Indonesian government has strongly condemned Israel’s interception of the humanitarian Madleen vessel in international waters, calling it a “blatant violation of international law” and a “cruel blow to those suffering in Gaza.”
Indonesia regrets UNSC’s failure to adopt Gaza ceasefire resolution
The Indonesian government deeply regretted the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to adopt a draft resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.
RI’s path to OECD membership proceeds with initial memorandum submission
Indonesia’s aspirations to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are making significant headway after the government has officially submitted its initial memorandum, a key milestone in the accession process.
Prabowo calls for stronger, more adaptive ASEAN amid global shifts
President Prabowo Subianto delivered his first address at the ASEAN Summit as head of state, calling for a more adaptive and outcome-oriented ASEAN to respond to rapid geopolitical changes and great power rivalries.
Indonesia condemns Israeli attack on diplomats during official West Bank visit
Indonesia has strongly condemned the shooting by Israeli forces at a group of European, American, Asian and African diplomats on an official tour in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
U.S. crude may not be compatible with Pertamina’s refineries: Expert
An energy expert has warned that the Indonesian government’s plan to redirect its crude oil and fuel imports from Singapore to the United States would solve one problem, but create several new ones.
Indonesia secures US$500 M Japanese support for geothermal project under AZEC
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, brought home a string of promising developments following his visit to Tokyo from May 7–9, 2025, including Japan's commitment to fund the Muara Laboh Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok, West Sumatra − a flagship project under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) initiative.
FM Sugiono discusses economy, defense, energy with British Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono received a courtesy call from the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta today, May 8, 2025.
Indonesia pushes for restraint amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions
Indonesia has called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and prioritize peaceful dialogue as tensions rise between the two South Asian nations.
No Indonesian victims in Iran port explosion: FM Spokesman
Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Rolliansyah Soemirat has confirmed that there were no Indonesian citizens among victims of a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Friday, April 26, 2025.
Indonesia stands by free and active policy amid false claims of Russian military base
The Ministry of Defense has dismissed an international media report that the Russian military would be present in Indonesia and make the Indonesian Air Force’s Manuhua Base in Biak, Papua as the location for its military aircraft headquarters.
Indonesia maintains Gazans evacuation plan as temporary, selectively arranged
The Indonesian government's proposal to evacuate 1,000 civilians from Gaza to Indonesia is not an act of relocation, but a humanitarian gesture based on consent from all relevant parties, while maintaining the proposed scheme as temporary in nature and selectively arranged for victims of the Palestine-Israel conflict.