Jakarta, June 19 -- Indonesia and 22 other countries affirmed that military force cannot produce a lasting resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, especially the conflict between Iran and Israel.

This was conveyed by Indonesia and 22 other countries on June 17, 2025, in a Joint Statement initiated by Egypt to condemn Israel's attack on Iran, according to an official statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) in Jakarta, Thursday.

"Diplomacy, dialogue, and adherence to the principles of good neighborliness, in accordance with international law and the UN Charter, remain the only viable path to resolving the crisis in the region," the statement quoted.

Indonesia and the 22 other countries continue to e...