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.
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Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo resigned for personal reasons, with Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti assuming acting leadership until a successor is appointed, while the central bank maintains operational continuity and commitment to rupiah stability.
Indonesia launched its 20.9 billion dollar Abadi Masela LNG project, expected to produce 9.5 million metric tons annually, create 12,000 construction jobs, and contribute 137.7 billion dollars to GDP through 2055 while advancing energy security and environmental sustainability.
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.
Prabowo hosts Belarusian President Lukashenko for strategic talks in Jakarta.
ASEAN leaders seek to boost annual merchandise trade with Russia beyond the current $17.8 billion, emphasizing untapped economic potential in agriculture, fertilizer supply, and investment cooperation during high-level talks in Kazan commemorating three decades of partnership.
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.
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.
President Prabowo completed state visits to Russia and France, meeting Vladimir Putin for five hours discussing energy, space, agriculture, and trade cooperation, and Emmanuel Macron regarding defense procurement and renewable energy, before returning to Indonesia on April 15, 2026.
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.
Indonesia's groundbreaking of the Masela Block, a $20.9 billion LNG project, will strengthen upstream oil and gas operations, reduce energy imports, generate substantial state revenue, and create thousands of jobs in Eastern Indonesia.
Indonesian President Prabowo welcomed Indian Prime Minister Modi in Yogyakarta to visit Prambanan Temple, where they signed a cultural conservation agreement symbolizing strengthened bilateral ties and 16 strategic agreements between the nations.
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.
Indonesia's delegation advocated strengthening ASEAN-Russia cooperation in food, energy security, and economic integration at the Kazan summit, marking thirty-five years of partnership while promoting regional peace and stability through mutually beneficial bilateral engagement.
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.
President Prabowo witnessed Danantara and Hisense sign a technology cooperation memorandum in Jakarta, aiming to facilitate investment inflows, technology transfer, and job creation while strengthening Indonesia's industrial competitiveness through strategic global partnerships.
President Prabowo met Deputy House Speaker Dasco Ahmad upon returning from Europe, where he secured strategic energy agreements with Russia and strengthened bilateral cooperation with France across defense, renewable energy, and economic sectors.
Indonesian President Prabowo departed for Moscow to meet Putin, discussing energy security and geopolitical stability with his delegation accompanying him on a strategic diplomatic visit.
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.
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.
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 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.
President Prabowo reviewed Indonesia's rare earth mineral development and workforce training initiatives during cabinet meetings, seeking to attract foreign investment in the strategic sector essential for defense and advanced electronics manufacturing.
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.
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.
President Prabowo Subianto met with Vice Chair of Parliament Sufmi Dasco Ahmad at the Presidential Palace on April 16, 2026, following Prabowo's diplomatic visits to Russia and France where he secured strategic agreements on energy, defense, education, and economic cooperation.
President Prabowo Subianto departed Indonesia for Moscow on April 12, 2026, to meet President Putin and discuss geopolitical issues including global energy situations affecting Indonesia's strategic interests.
