Jakarta, Sept. 16 -- Indonesia welcomed the New York Declaration on the two-state solution approved by the United Nations General Assembly and emphasized the importance of UN backing in expanding global recognition to Palestine.

"For Indonesia, global recognition is vital to give Palestine an equal footing in the peace process," Indonesian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela stated in his written remarks on Monday.

He said that Indonesia supports all steps taken at the UN level to strengthen Palestinian recognition by nations, including by endorsing the New York Declaration that has gained international approval.

"Indonesia will consistently increase its coordination with various countries and international organizati...