Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto completes 53 foreign visits

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has undertaken an extensive 53 foreign visits since assuming office on October 20, 2024, averaging two to three trips per month. This diplomatic activity highlights a busy start to his presidency, focused on international engagement.

The President's inaugural international journey was to Beijing from November 8-10, 2024, where he held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen strategic cooperation. His most recent state visit concluded on May 29, 2026, in Paris, France, following a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.

Among the nations visited, France and Malaysia stand out as the most frequent destinations, each having hosted President Prabowo four times. Egypt is the sole African nation on his itinerary, with the President visiting twice, including attending the D-8 Summit in Cairo in December 2026, where Indonesia accepted the leadership baton for the D-8 group for the 2026-2027 period.

Other notable visits include trips to the United States (November 10-15, 2024) to meet President Joe Biden, Peru (November 14-16, 2024) for the APEC Summit in Lima, Brazil (November 18-19, 2024) for the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, and the United Kingdom (November 21-23, 2024) for a state visit with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He also met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on November 23, 2024.