Jakarta, Feb. 19 -- President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia will participate in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday to discuss efforts to achieve peace in Gaza, Palestine.

He spoke during a business forum with the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, local time.

"I am here at the invitation of the US president for the first official Board of Peace meeting to discuss the ceasefire implementation in Gaza and pursue a sustainable solution for Palestine," Prabowo said.

Prabowo emphasized Indonesia's consistent active, independent foreign policy, noting the country does not side with any major power bloc and actively participates in global peace efforts.

"We continue a non-aligned policy, respecting all ...