![President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ahead of the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025. [Egyptian Presidency / Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AA-20251013-39403805-39403784-SHARM_ELSHEIKH_PEACE_SUMMIT_IN_EGYPT-1.jpg)
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent appearance at the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, was meant to convey international solidarity and a commitment to resolving one of the world’s most protracted and painful conflicts. Yet despite its diplomatic intentions, Prabowo’s attendance raises significant concerns—about both the summit’s legitimacy and Indonesia’s role in the process. The summit, held on October 13 and co-hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, brought together more than 20 world leaders. It concluded with the signing of a peace agreement by the United States, Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar—hailed as a “comprehensive” resolution to the war in Gaza. Prabowo was seated prominently, applauded the signing, and even received direct praise […]
