Iran and Indonesia Forge Stronger Ties: A New Era of Bilateral Cooperation

In a recent conversation, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi of Iran and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and addressing key regional and international issues. This dialogue highlights the growing collaboration between two significant developing Islamic nations.

Araqchi emphasized the importance of:

• Strengthening ties between Tehran and Jakarta.
• Following up on existing agreements between Iran and Indonesia.
• Maintaining high-level contacts to achieve mutual objectives.

During the call, Araqchi elaborated on Iran’s perspective regarding ongoing developments in West Asia. He described the situation as dire, stating that:

• The ongoing occupation and massacre of Palestinians is one of the most pressing global issues.
• The Israeli regime, with support from the U.S. and certain Western nations, has turned Gaza and the West Bank into sites of genocide and torture.
• Despite arrest warrants from the International Criminal Court and temporary orders from the International Court of Justice, the violence continues unabated.
• Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and Syria, along with U.S. actions in Yemen, exacerbate the situation.

Araqchi strongly urged that Islamic countries must take decisive action to:

• Halt these crimes.
• Deliver humanitarian aid to the oppressed Palestinian people.

In response, Sugiono reiterated Indonesia’s dedication to:

• Expanding cooperation with Iran on both bilateral and multilateral fronts.
• Supporting Araqchi’s views regarding the critical conditions faced by Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
• Encouraging Islamic nations to unite for an immediate ceasefire and to reopen humanitarian aid channels for the people of Palestine.

This conversation underscores the collaborative spirit between Iran and Indonesia, aiming for a concerted response to pressing humanitarian and geopolitical challenges.