I wish to extend our deepest appreciation and highest regards to the Governments of France and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their leadership in convening this important deliberation. It is with a heavy heart that we recall the ongoing unbearable tragedy in Gaza: thousands of innocent lives-many of them women and children have been killed, famine looms, human catastrophe is unfolding with our eyes. We condemn all acts of violence against innocent civilians.
Therefore, it is today with dignity that we gather to take our historical responsibility. This responsibility speaks not only to the fate of Palestine, but also to the future of Israel, and also the very credibility of the United Nations. We condemn all violence against innocent civilians.
Therefore, Indonesia once again reiterates its commitment to the Two-State Solution in the Palestine problem. Only the Two-State Solution will lead to peace. We must guarantee statehood for Palestine, but Indonesia also declares that once Israel recognizes the independence of the statehood of Palestine, Indonesia will immediately recognize the State of Israel and we will support all guarantees for the security of Israel.
The New York Declaration has provided a peaceful and just pathway towards peace. Statehood must mean peace, recognition must mean a real chance towards lasting peace. It must be a real peace for all sides, for all parties.
Distinguished Excellencies,
We commend the leading states of the world that have taken this principled step: France, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, and many other leading countries of the world have taken a step on the right side of history. The recognition of the State of Palestine is the right step on the right side of history.