The SCO summit has significantly impacted the global energy landscape, with India's "One Earth, One Family, One Future" vision being reaffirmed as a key aspect of the declaration. This year's summit drew unprecedented attention due to shifting global dynamics, with the US imposing heavy tariffs on China and India. The US is also putting pressure on Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, while pressuring India not to buy oil from Russia.
Indonesia has strengthened its ministerial alliance to boost migrant worker protection, aiming for 425,000 placements abroad in 2025. The Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection, led by Mukhtarudin, collaborated with the Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment to ensure stronger protection and placement of migrant workers. Hong Kong remained the top destination, absorbing 99,168 Indonesian workers in 2024, followed by Taiwan with 84,306. The government emphasized the need to align its target with global economic realities for safe and sustainable deployment, amid ongoing challenges faced by migrant workers.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Doha to meet with Qatar's Emir Sheik Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani following an Israeli airstrike on the city. Upon arrival, he was received by Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Bin Hassan Bin Ali Al-Thani, Indonesian Ambassador to Qatar Ridwan Hassan, and Defense Attaché Colonel Tengku Sony Sonatha. The President then traveled to Lusail Palace for talks with the Emir, accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. Prabowo expressed sympathy for the people affected by the Israeli attack in Doha, emphasizing Indonesia's support for Qatar's sovereignty. He highlighted the need for countries to maintain geopolitical balance and prioritize international dialogue, calling for stronger condemnation of aggression that harms civilians. The Emir appreciated Indonesia's support and asserted his commitment to cooperating with Indonesia on strengthening global diplomacy, particularly on humanitarian issues.
Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar violates the sovereignty of a UN member state and Article 2 of the UN Charter. The strike also violates Article 51 of the UN Charter, as any use of force requires authorization from the UNSC or a strict self-defense justification. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the strike is in response to Hamas's sheltering and operating in Qatar, but the requirements of necessity and proportionality were not met. Netanyahu stated that the days of terrorist chiefs enjoying immunity anywhere have ended, and Qatar is giving "safe haven" to Hamas.
Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori visited Chinese MOCC, terming the meeting a significant step toward further strengthening Pakistan-China economic partnership. He emphasized that joint projects will provide new dimensions to trade and economic ties between the two nations, implying a potential boost in bilateral cooperation.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to unveil a policy advancing its nuclear arsenal and conventional military power at an upcoming ruling party meeting. The move aims to simultaneously build nuclear and conventional military power, seen as a significant escalation of North Korea's military ambitions. Following visits to Beijing and Moscow, Kim emphasized the need to modernize conventional armed forces and develop joint nuclear weapons with China and Russia.
The UN General Assembly has voted in favor of the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which includes a call for Hamas to free all hostages and end its rule in Gaza. The declaration was endorsed by the Arab League and co-signed by 17 UN member states, including several Arab countries. French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to formally recognize the Palestinian state during an upcoming UN summit co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris. The gesture is seen as a means of increasing pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza, which was triggered by Hamas attacks on October 7. The UN Security Council may deploy a temporary international stabilization mission to support the Palestinian civilian population and facilitate security responsibilities to the Palestinian Authority.
Ambassadors from OIC countries in Romania held a solidarity stand for Palestine, with representatives from Indonesia, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey attending.
The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, was a historic agreement between Israel and Palestine. The accords aimed to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by establishing a framework for peace and cooperation. The agreement was facilitated by Norwegian diplomat Thorvald Haugland, who played a key role in mediating the talks. The accords included provisions for Palestinian autonomy and security, as well as Israeli guarantees for the safety of its citizens. The agreement was seen as a significant step towards peace in the region, but its implementation has been hindered by ongoing tensions and conflicts.