Indonesia and Brazil Align in Push for 'Swift Ceasefires' in Gaza and Ukraine

President Prabowo Subianto has stated that Indonesia and Brazil share aligned views on international political issues, including the push for ceasefires in Palestine and Ukraine.

President Prabowo Subianto and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Source: Instagram/presidenrepublikindonesia

JAKARTA— “In international politics, we support each other; our stance is the same. On the issue of Palestine, and on the issue of Ukraine, we want a swift ceasefire," President Prabowo said on Thursday (23/10/2025).

Prabowo said both nations agreed on the importance of genuine peace and a just political solution, particularly through a two-state solution to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

“We want genuine peace, moving towards a political solution, namely the two-state solution,” he added.

Meanwhile, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised that Indonesia and Brazil are equally committed to peace, sustainable development, and a more just world order.

He stated that both countries reject the genocide in Gaza and support the two-state solution as the only path to peace in the region.

President Lula also highlighted the need for a comprehensive reform of the UN security council to address its lack of representation and the current decision-making deadlock at a global level.

“Only a comprehensive reform of the UN security council can resolve the current lack of representation and deadlock,” President Lula said.