Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retrievs Commitment on Gaza Peace Deal from Egyptian President
In a move seen as a significant diplomatic effort, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi was part of an Indonesian delegation that met with the Egyptian President to discuss regional issues. The visit took place in Cairo, Egypt, where the international community is keenly watching the fragile peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The meeting between Marsudi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was reportedly productive, with the two leaders discussing ways to promote regional stability and cooperation. Notably absent from the discussions were Israeli officials, who have been largely shut out of the talks due to their government's refusal to engage on the issue.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Marsudi played a key role in pushing for an Egyptian-led initiative aimed at facilitating peace talks between Palestinian factions and other regional actors. The Indonesian foreign minister is said to have successfully leveraged Egypt's position as a key mediator in the region to secure commitment from Cairo on supporting the peace process.
The visit comes ahead of a crucial UN Security Council vote scheduled for next week, where member states will be voting on a resolution aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. Indonesia has been actively advocating for an end to the violence, which has left thousands dead and injured since 2018.
While the Egyptian government has not commented publicly on its stance on the Gaza peace deal, diplomatic sources indicate that Cairo is taking a firm stance in support of the negotiations. With Egypt's backing, Marsudi and her delegation are seen as having secured a crucial commitment from Cairo to promote regional stability and cooperation on this critical issue.
In a move seen as a significant diplomatic effort, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi was part of an Indonesian delegation that met with the Egyptian President to discuss regional issues. The visit took place in Cairo, Egypt, where the international community is keenly watching the fragile peace talks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The meeting between Marsudi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was reportedly productive, with the two leaders discussing ways to promote regional stability and cooperation. Notably absent from the discussions were Israeli officials, who have been largely shut out of the talks due to their government's refusal to engage on the issue.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Marsudi played a key role in pushing for an Egyptian-led initiative aimed at facilitating peace talks between Palestinian factions and other regional actors. The Indonesian foreign minister is said to have successfully leveraged Egypt's position as a key mediator in the region to secure commitment from Cairo on supporting the peace process.
The visit comes ahead of a crucial UN Security Council vote scheduled for next week, where member states will be voting on a resolution aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. Indonesia has been actively advocating for an end to the violence, which has left thousands dead and injured since 2018.
While the Egyptian government has not commented publicly on its stance on the Gaza peace deal, diplomatic sources indicate that Cairo is taking a firm stance in support of the negotiations. With Egypt's backing, Marsudi and her delegation are seen as having secured a crucial commitment from Cairo to promote regional stability and cooperation on this critical issue.