Jordanian king and Indonesian president to cooperate in stability efforts in Gaza

King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Hussein, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met at Basman Palace in Amman on Wednesday. (Petra)
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Updated 25 February 2026
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Jordanian king and Indonesian president to cooperate in stability efforts in Gaza

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized his country’s commitment to establishing an independent Palestinian state
  • King Abdullah stressed the importance of dialogue to reduce tensions related to Iran and to support stability in Syria and Lebanon

LONDON: King Abdullah II and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed cooperation in an effort to restore stability in the Palestinian coastal enclave of Gaza.

The meeting on Wednesday at Basman Palace in Amman focused on regional issues, particularly the support for achieving peace based on the two-state solution, and the commitment to protecting Palestinians in Gaza, according to Petra news agency.

King Abdullah praised Indonesia’s political position and highlighted its investments in regional projects as essential to enhancing collaboration.

Subianto emphasized his country’s commitment to establishing an independent Palestinian state, achieving lasting peace in the region, and ending the conflict in Gaza.

The talks highlighted the ties between Jordan and Indonesia, spanning over 75 years, and the commitment to enhancing cooperation in politics, economics, defense, business, energy, science, technology, and health.

King Abdullah stressed the importance of dialogue to reduce tensions related to Iran and support the Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon in maintaining their security, sovereignty, and stability, Petra added.

Several Jordanian officials attended the talk, including Crown Prince Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, and Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply, and Escort of Honour Yarub Qudah.


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