Jakarta, Oct. 11 -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called for immediate Middle East de-escalation, warning that expanding conflict threatens civilian lives and global economic stability.

"Regarding the situation in the Middle East, we expressed deep concern over the escalation of the conflict," Subianto said during a joint press statement at Merdeka Palace on Sunday.

"We continue to advocate for de-escalation, restraint and respect for sovereignty and international law."

The bilateral talks in Jakarta took place against a backdrop of mounting regional security crises, including heavy clashes between Houthi forces and coalition troops near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, as well as ...