Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Mikhail Galuzin (Image from Internet)
Jakarta (IINA) – Indonesia has influence over the realization of a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel, according to Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Mikhail Galuzin.
Indonesia, having the world's largest Muslim population, was very influential in the Asia-Pacific region, so it could contribute effectively and successfully to the international efforts to reach the two state-solution, Galuzin said during an interview with ANTARA News prior to the 5th Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Palestine and Jerusalem.
"We hope that during the OIC Extraordinary Meeting, we will also contribute to the fastest possible of the Palestinian issues," noted Galuzin, who is representing his country in the summit, being held in Jakarta on March 6-7.
Russia plays three roles during the OIC Extraordinary Summit, namely as one of OIC observer countries, a member of Quartet group on Palestine-Israel negotiation and a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Galuzin said Russia has recognized Palestinian independence and its autonomous government, as well as consistently follows the UN resolutions on Palestine. "The Palestinian Embassy is already in Moscow," he said.
The Russian envoy added that the Israeli occupation of Palestine contributed to the influx of refugees into Europe. He emphasized that Russia would contribute greatly to lifting the restriction on access to Jerusalem and reaching a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on the two state solution.
Participants in the Jakarta Summit include more than 500 delegates from 49 OIC member states, three observer members, four Quartet members and five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
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