Indonesia Hosts PUIC 2025: Strengthening Strategic Role in Islamic World Diplomacy

By Rayyan Al Fattah

Indonesia once again demonstrated its strategic role in global diplomacy, especially in the Islamic world, by hosting the 19th Conference of the Union of Parliaments of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) which will be held on 12–15 May 2025 at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta. Indonesia’s readiness and willingness to hold this international forum is not merely a form of respect, but a real reflection of Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening the role of parliament as a foundation for democracy and a pillar of global stability, especially in the Muslim region.
With the theme “PUIC Silver Jubilee – Good Governance and Strong Institutions as Pillars of Resilience,” this conference reflects the collective awareness of OIC member countries of the urgency of clean governance and strengthening resilient institutions. In the current global context, where challenges such as climate change, economic crisis, and distrust of public leadership continue to increase, the importance of effective and inclusive institutions is a major highlight. Indonesia, with its experience in the journey of democratic reform and institutional development, has strong legitimacy to lead the discourse.
The Chairman of the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency (BKSAP) of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Mardani Ali Sera, said that all preparations for the conference have been completely finalized, both in terms of the agenda of substance, logistics, and security systems. Various facilities for international delegations have been ensured to meet high standards, including the readiness of the courtroom and bilateral meeting rooms. Coordination with elements of the TNI and Polri has also been carried out to ensure optimal security, considering the many important figures who will attend.
Moreover, Indonesia will invite influential leaders such as the Prime Ministers of Singapore and Malaysia to share experiences regarding clean, effective, and adaptive governance practices. Their presence is expected to provide collective inspiration for Muslim countries in building inclusive and resilient institutions.
PUIC as a parliamentary forum for OIC countries has a strategic position in bridging political, economic, and humanitarian interests in the Islamic world. With a membership of 54 countries and 25 observer organizations, this forum is one of the most representative multilateral entities. Previously, Indonesia also successfully hosted the 7th PUIC Conference in Palembang in 2012, and has now again proven its capacity as an organizer of a large-scale international forum.
Indonesia’s commitment to the Palestinian issue remains an inseparable part of its diplomatic role. The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, has extended an invitation to the Speaker of the Palestinian Parliament to attend this conference. This step emphasizes Indonesia’s position as a country that consistently defends the rights of the Palestinian people in various international forums. The 2025 PUIC Conference is expected to be an event to strengthen real support for Palestinian independence, not only through political statements, but through concrete steps agreed upon by the parliaments of Islamic countries.
As of early May 2025, 29 member countries and seven observer countries have confirmed their attendance. The total delegation is estimated to reach 400 participants from various corners of the world. This number is proof of the great international trust in Indonesia, especially in facilitating constructive dialogue across Islamic countries.
The Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, previously emphasized that the legislative institution has mobilized all resources to ensure the success of this conference, both in terms of technical and substantive aspects. Indonesia wants to ensure that the implementation of PUIC 2025 not only runs smoothly, but also has a long-term strategic impact on strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation.
During the four-day implementation, the PUIC agenda will include a plenary session, a standing committee forum, a meeting of women parliamentarians, and thematic discussions related to legislative innovation, political inclusiveness, and digital governance. This forum will also be an important space to establish collaboration with international organizations and civil society, in an effort to build cross-sector solidarity in facing various global challenges.
Through the implementation of PUIC 2025, the Indonesian House of Representatives wants to reaffirm the importance of parliamentary diplomacy as a strategic means of strengthening cooperation networks between countries. In an increasingly complex and multipolar world order, the role of parliament as a bridge for dialogue and a formulator of joint policies is very crucial.