Indonesia has announced the suspension of all discussions on participating in the Peace Board, an initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, at a time when military tensions in the Middle East have increased.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said the decision to suspend participation was made due to the recent military escalation in the region, which has directly affected the foreign policy priorities of the countries involved in this initiative.
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Indonesia's participation in the council has also faced strong criticism from political and religious groups within the country, who argue that involvement in an initiative led by the Donald Trump administration could undermine Jakarta's long-standing stance in support of the Palestinian cause.
Kosovo is also part of the Peace Board.