Jakarta, Oct. 23 -- Indonesia's Foreign Ministry said its participation in the Board of Peace (BoP) is part of efforts to support Palestine, particularly the recovery of the Gaza Strip.

"Our step is consistent, we are making efforts to support Palestine," ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said after a press briefing on Thursday.

He was responding to Amnesty International Indonesia's assessment that Indonesia's decision to join the BoP was a mistake.

Mulachela said Indonesia seeks to use all available channels to support Palestine, including the BoP, in the hope the board can help realize a two-state solution and Palestinian independence.

Involvement in the body is also meant to help ensure its agenda, particularly Gaza's r...