For Indonesia, ongoing hostilities in Ukraine and a weakening global economy mean that its diplomatic activity continues in earnest. In 2022, Indonesia held the presidency of G20, and set out the theme of “Recover Together, Recover Stronger.” Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causing ongoing food and energy crises incompatible with full recovery, Indonesia hosted a successful summit in which the G20 leaders demanded Russia’s “complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of Ukraine.”
Following the G20 Leaders’ Declaration, another vote at the UN General Assembly in February 2023 underlined that the only available path to peace is the one supported by Indonesia. 141 countries, including Indonesia, voted in favor of Russia’s immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine. Achieving a just and lasting peace in Ukraine will only be possible if Russia withdraws. (Bay/Bins)
