Indonesia Ready to Facilitate Dialogue for Global Peace at the 19th PUIC Conference
Indonesia will host the 19th Conference of the Union of Parliaments of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) which is scheduled to take place on 12–15 May 2025 at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta.
This event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the founding of PUIC, making it an important moment for member states to strengthen cooperation in facing global challenges.
The Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mardani Ali Sera, said that the theme of this conference is “Good Governance and Strong Institutions as Pillars of Resilience”.
He emphasized that Indonesia will focus on three main things: promoting peace and harmony between OIC member states, increasing cooperation in various fields including economic, social, and cultural, and paying special attention to the Palestinian issue.
“Palestine is what we will focus on to have an agreement that can help our brothers and sisters in need,” said Mardani.
He also mentioned that several ambassadors from OIC member countries have expressed their enthusiasm to attend this conference.
The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, emphasized that hosting PUIC is an honor and a great responsibility for Indonesia.
“We want to make this forum a momentum to strengthen the solidarity of Islamic countries in facing global challenges, while at the same time emphasizing Indonesia’s role as a bridge for dialogue and cooperation between Islamic countries,” she said.
Puan also emphasized the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving international disputes, including the long-standing Palestinian issue.
The Secretary General of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Indra Iskandar, said that preparations for the conference were nearing completion.
“In terms of planning, we are very ready. Today we are reconfirming the technicalities with related agencies, starting from immigration, customs, Angkasa Pura, to AirNav,” he said.
He believes that with the support of the government and the community, the event can run smoothly according to plan.
Until the end of April 2025, dozens of OIC members and observers have confirmed their attendance at the 2025 PUIC forum.
The total number of participants is estimated to reach 500 to 600 people, including representatives of international organizations and ASEAN friendly countries such as Malaysia and Singapore.
The 19th PUIC Conference in Jakarta is expected to produce not only a joint statement, but also concrete steps in strengthening solidarity, fighting for global justice, and strengthening cooperation between member countries.
