Jakarta, July 24 -- Indonesia reiterated its commitment in supporting Palestine's development, including by strengthening its human resources and institutional capacity, as the country continues its efforts to build a foundation for sustainable independence.

"Realising an independent Palestinian state requires sustainable support from the international community," Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono stated during the 5th Ministerial Meeting for the Conference on the Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD V) in the Philippines on Thursday (July 23).

According to a ministry release received here on Friday, Sugiono viewed CEAPAD as an important platform for its member states to carry out concrete actions...