Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto returned to Jakarta Friday after attending Russia's Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, where he met Putin and emphasized Pacific regional connectivity and economic cooperation opportunities.
Thai Prime Minister Charnvirakul visited Jakarta for his first official trip since taking office, meeting President Prabowo to launch the 2026-2030 Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap, marking the first Thai PM visit to Indonesia in 15 years and focusing on security, trade, and ASEAN cooperation.
Indian Prime Minister Modi visited Indonesian President Prabowo at Merdeka Palace for strategic bilateral talks covering defense, trade, energy, and critical minerals, with planned memorandums of understanding in health and technology cooperation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at Merdeka Palace on July 6, 2026, for their annual bilateral Leaders' Retreat, where they signed 26 memoranda of understanding covering economic, defense, and energy cooperation.
Prabowo hosts Belarusian President Lukashenko for strategic talks in Jakarta.
Danantara successfully issued US$1.5 billion in international bonds after receiving US$4.6 billion in orders from 122 global investors, marking unprecedented Western capital market interest in Indonesian state entity financing and signaling strong international confidence in Indonesia's economy.
President Prabowo ordered Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani to present positive economic data publicly, aiming to boost investor confidence and strengthen public optimism regarding Indonesia's investment prospects and economic growth amid global uncertainty.
President Prabowo's foreign trips attracted 2.430 trillion rupiah in foreign investment over eighteen months, according to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, though critics question the trips' necessity and substantial costs.
President Prabowo returned to Jakarta on May 29, 2026, concluding a state visit to France aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, though planned visits to Austria and Hungary were reportedly canceled.
President Prabowo arrived in Paris on May 26, 2026, for a state visit scheduled since last year, aiming to strengthen Indonesia-France bilateral relations and reinforce Indonesia's strategic position in Europe.
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines on May 7-8, 2026, where he addressed critical regional challenges including energy security and food security, while urging ASEAN member states to strengthen solidarity and cooperation amid escalating global geopolitical tensions.
At the 48th ASEAN Summit, President Prabowo urged member nations to streamline the APTERR mechanism and develop local food reserves, emphasizing that regional food security requires collective action against climate threats and geopolitical disruptions.
Indonesian President Prabowo arrived in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit, notably using the domestically-made Maung tactical vehicle, marking Indonesia's first presidential overseas deployment of the defense industry product showcasing domestic technological progress.
President Prabowo arrived in the Philippines to lead Indonesia's participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit themed "Navigating Our Future, Together," where regional leaders will address geopolitical challenges, energy security, and economic cooperation.
Pupuk Indonesia will export 250,000 tonnes of urea to Australia under a government-to-government scheme, leveraging its 9.4 million-tonne annual capacity while prioritizing domestic agricultural demand amid global supply disruptions.
President Prabowo received Australian PM Anthony Albanese's call approving Indonesia's initial 250,000-ton urea fertilizer export, with plans expanding to India, Philippines, Thailand, and Brazil totaling approximately 1 million tons, leveraging global supply disruptions while maintaining domestic requirements.
President Prabowo led a strategic cabinet meeting at Jakarta's Danantara sovereign wealth fund office, discussing accelerated national programs in education, food security, industrial downstreaming, and waste-to-energy initiatives while integrating outcomes from recent Russia and France diplomatic visits.
Indonesian President Prabowo returned home after attending Russia's 11th Eastern Economic Forum, where he met Putin, delivered a keynote speech, and emphasized strengthening economic and connectivity cooperation between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
President Prabowo inaugurated Indonesia's Abadi Masela LNG project, a nearly 20.9 billion dollar development by Pertamina, INPEX, and Petronas targeting 9.5 million metric tons annual production to boost the nation's industrialization and energy security.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jakarta's Halim Airport on July 6, 2026, for a three-day state visit featuring official ceremonies, cultural performances, and planned bilateral agreements to strengthen India-Indonesia relations.
Indonesian President Prabowo hosted Singapore Prime Minister Wong for a leaders' retreat in Jakarta, where they discussed bilateral projects and strategic collaboration, with 26 cooperation agreements expected to be signed.
Qatar's Foreign Minister visited Jakarta and met President Prabowo, reaffirming a four billion dollar investment commitment and discussing bilateral cooperation across defense, trade, and investment sectors within their broader strategic partnership framework.
Danantara's COO pledged transparency on investment data following President Prabowo's directive to boost public awareness of Indonesia's improving investment climate and strengthen investor confidence for sustainable economic growth.
Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary defended a sharp Pertamax fuel price increase to 16,250 rupiah per liter, claiming it remains cheaper than neighboring Southeast Asian countries while emphasizing unsubsidized fuel must track global oil prices.
President Prabowo Subianto concluded a state visit to Paris on May 29, 2026, strengthening bilateral relations with France before planned trips to Austria and Hungary as part of Indonesia's active free foreign policy and diplomatic engagement.
Gerindra party spokesman Bahtra Banong urged the public to avoid controversy over President Prabowo's France visit during Eid al-Adha, characterizing it as planned state diplomacy strengthening Indonesia's strategic ties with major nations rather than personal travel.
President Prabowo claims Indonesia is supplying fertilizer to multiple countries including Australia, which requested 500,000 tons of urea, amid global supply disruptions from Middle East conflicts affecting energy and raw material distribution.
Indonesian President Prabowo supported Thailand-Cambodia peace talks at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy to maintain regional stability amid global tensions while reaffirming Indonesia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN unity.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Cebu for the 48th ASEAN Summit using Indonesia's domestically produced Maung tactical vehicle, marking the first overseas presidential deployment of the PT Pindad-manufactured transport and showcasing the nation's defense industry capabilities.
President Prabowo departed Jakarta for the Philippines to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit and BIMP-EAGA Summit, focusing discussions on regional connectivity, economic cooperation, energy security, food issues, and geopolitical stability among Southeast Asian nations.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto traveled to Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, 2026, to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit, where regional leaders discussed global dynamics, economic cooperation, and strategic issues including energy security and geopolitical coordination.
Australian PM Albanese praised Indonesia's President Prabowo for securing 250,000 tons of urea fertilizer exports amid global geopolitical tensions, with Indonesia expanding total fertilizer shipments to approximately 1 million tons across multiple countries while maintaining domestic supply balance.
President Prabowo met with National Economic Council Chair Luhut to discuss maintaining economic stability amid global tensions, with plans including digitalized social assistance pilot in Banyuwangi expanding to 42 districts and establishing an Indonesia Financial Center for investment.
Indonesia's Energy Minister Bahlil affirmed the nation's free and active economic policy allows trade partnerships with any country, including Russia, which recently agreed to supply crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas following President Prabowo's diplomatic meeting.
Indonesian President Prabowo receives Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Merdeka Palace on August 3, 2026, marking Thailand's first PM visit in 15 years to launch a strategic partnership roadmap covering security, economics, and cultural cooperation through 2030.
President Prabowo presented Indian PM Narendra Modi with a traditional Sundanese angklung during Modi's July 2026 Jakarta visit, symbolizing cultural diplomacy and strengthening bilateral ties through sixteen strategic agreements spanning defense, energy, health, and space research cooperation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to maintain the Strait of Malacca as an open international shipping route, coordinating with Malaysia and Thailand to ensure security and navigation freedom under international law.
President Prabowo and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will sign 26 memorandums of understanding during their annual leaders' retreat in Jakarta on June 6, 2026, strengthening bilateral cooperation across strategic sectors.
Qatar committed four billion dollars in investments to Indonesia during bilateral talks, supporting President Prabowo's economic agenda and strengthening strategic partnerships ahead of their 50th diplomatic anniversary celebration.
German President Steinmeier visited Indonesia's President Prabowo to strengthen bilateral ties across business, energy, climate action, and democracy, with formal ceremonies and one-on-one talks advancing cooperation between the two nations.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya defended President Prabowo's foreign visits as active diplomacy yielding concrete results, including Indonesia's BRICS membership, zero-tariff EU trade agreement, 2.43 quadrillion rupiah investment inflow, and enhanced defense partnerships over 19 months.
President Prabowo returned to Jakarta after a three-day France visit where he secured four commercial deals with President Macron covering energy, trade, and defense cooperation, establishing a Franco-Indonesian business council.
Culture Minister Fadli Zon stated President Prabowo frequently visits France due to mutually beneficial bilateral relations, with Cabinet Secretary Teddy confirming the strategic partnership strengthens Indonesia's European position and facilitates Asia-Europe connectivity.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the 48th ASEAN Summit in May 2026, arriving in Indonesia's domestically produced Maung vehicle while emphasizing urgent regional cooperation on energy security, food security amid El Niño threats, and ASEAN solidarity against geopolitical tensions.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, May 7-8, 2026, emphasizing energy security and food security while advocating regional cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.
President Prabowo used Indonesia's domestically produced Maung tactical vehicle at the ASEAN Summit in Cebu, showcasing the nation's industrial capabilities and self-reliance while demonstrating diplomatic confidence on the global stage.
Indonesian Energy Minister Lahadalia accompanied President Prabowo to the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, Philippines, May 7-8, 2026, to advance regional energy cooperation, security, connectivity, and sustainable transition amid global geopolitical challenges.
The EU urges Southeast Asian countries not to buy oil from Russia, citing its war in Ukraine.
Indonesia's investment minister reported US$32 billion in pledged commitments from Japan and South Korea, while first-quarter 2026 realized investment exceeded targets at Rp498.79 trillion, generating 706,569 jobs and supporting economic growth through downstream industrial programs.
Indonesian President Prabowo approved exporting 250,000 tons of urea fertilizer to Australia, with PM Albanese's endorsement, amid broader efforts to export one million tons globally while maintaining domestic supply amid Middle East disruptions.