Ashraf AboArafe
THIS diplomatic briefing records an official bilateral meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The core elements of the meeting can be broken down into three key pillars:
1. Strategic Foundations
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Context: High-level bilateral talk occurring during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
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Bilateral Relations: Follow-up on the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed between Egypt and Indonesia in April 2025, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
2. Global Security & Maritime Stability
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Iranian Conflict: Both leaders advocated strongly for diplomatic resolution over escalation regarding regional conflicts involving Iran.
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Maritime Safety: Joint emphasis on preserving free navigation in international waterways, vital for both Suez Canal traffic and Indonesian sea lanes.
3. The Palestinian Cause & Regional Equilibrium
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Centrality: Reaffirmation that the Palestinian conflict remains the primary core issue of the Middle East.
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Statehood: Support for a two-state solution based on international legitimacy, establishing an independent Palestinian state on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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Immediate Imperatives: Firm rejection of the displacement of Palestinians, alongside an urgent demand for a ceasefire in Gaza, unrestricted humanitarian aid delivery, and an end to hostile practices in the West Bank.
