[IN BRIEF] Indonesia and Malaysia's Joint Call for Middle East Peace and Maritime Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 JUN 2025

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport in Jakarta June 27, 2025, where he was received by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. — Bernama pic

On June 27, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met in Jakarta, issuing a joint call for Middle East peace and pledging cooperation on the disputed Ambalat maritime area. They advocated for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, welcomed the Israel-Iran ceasefire of June 24, 2025, and condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, while also discussing mediation in Myanmar’s conflict. The Ambalat region, a 15,000-square-kilometer area in the Celebes Sea with significant oil and gas reserves, will be jointly developed to benefit both nations, sidestepping a decades-long legal dispute, with plans for a Joint Development Authority to accelerate economic projects. During the meeting, President Prabowo and Prime Minister Anwar issued a joint call for peace in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. They advocated for a two-state solution as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace, a position consistent with their longstanding support for Palestinian independence. The leaders welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, established on June 24, 2025, following 12 days of mutual air strikes, expressing hope that it would pave the way for sustained stability in the region.

Key Outcomes

Aspect	Details
Middle East Peace Call	Advocacy for two-state solution, support for Palestine, welcome of Israel-Iran ceasefire (June 24, 2025), condemnation of Israel’s actions
Ambalat Cooperation	Joint development of 15,000 sq km disputed area, establishment of Joint Development Authority, focus on oil and gas reserves
Myanmar Conflict	Request for Indonesia’s mediation usingintelligence and military resources
Strategic Cooperation	Enhanced collaboration in research, education, culture, trade, investment
Future Plans	Bilateral talks scheduled for July 2025 to continue discussions

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