Through the PUIC Forum, Indonesia Encourages OIC Countries to Unite Steps to Realize Peace

Jakarta – Indonesia will host the 19th Conference of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Countries (PUIC) which will take place on 12-15 May 2025 at the parliament complex, Senayan.

The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, called this momentum a great honor as well as an important responsibility for Indonesia.

“We want to make this forum a momentum to strengthen the solidarity of Islamic countries in facing global challenges, while also emphasizing Indonesia’s role as a bridge for dialogue and cooperation between Islamic countries,” said Puan.

The Chairperson of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ BKSAP, Mardani Ali Sera, emphasized that the implementation of the forum has been carefully prepared and will focus on strategic issues in the Islamic world.

“This is an honor as well as a great responsibility for Indonesia to host the 19th PUIC Conference. Moreover, it coincides with the 25th anniversary since PUIC was founded in 1999,” he said.

He stated that this forum is not just ceremonial, but is expected to have a real impact.

“We want to ensure that this implementation is successful, substantial, and has a real impact in strengthening the solidarity of the Islamic world,” said Mardani.

He added that Indonesia will also discuss a number of global issues.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the BKSAP DPR RI from the Golkar Faction, Ravindra Airlangga, emphasized the importance of the PUIC forum as a forum to unite Islamic countries in fighting for global peace.

“The conflict in various regions, especially in Palestine, is no longer just a political issue, but has become a global humanitarian problem. Islamic countries must not remain silent. We must unite to encourage an end to violence and prioritize a peaceful solution,” said Ravindra.

He emphasized that diplomacy must be the main weapon of OIC countries.

“We must not allow violence and aggression to become the dominant language in resolving conflicts. The Islamic world must be a pioneer in upholding international law and human rights,” he said.

According to Ravindra, parliament has the moral and political power to encourage a peaceful resolution.

“We will continue to voice this in various world forums,” he said.