Prabowo and Lukashenko Meeting Opens New Chapter for Indonesia-Belarus Cooperation
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Indonesia and Belarus signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering strategic sectors like industry, health, culture, and finance.
- The two nations launched a Cooperation Roadmap for 2026-2030, focusing on trade, manufacturing, and modern agriculture.
- The meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and President Alexandr Lukashenko in Jakarta marked a new phase in bilateral relations.
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia met with Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenko in Jakarta on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to strengthen strategic partnerships. The bilateral meeting, described as warm, aimed to explore broader cooperation opportunities amid global economic shifts.
This encounter marked a significant step in enhancing the relationship between Indonesia and Belarus. Both leaders launched the Indonesia-Belarus Cooperation Roadmap for 2026-2030, outlining future bilateral ties. Key areas of focus include trade, manufacturing, and modern agriculture to bolster food security.
In addition to the roadmap, the two countries formalized seven MoUs across various strategic sectors. These agreements span industry, health, culture, research, and financial system strengthening. The signing ceremony included the exchange of a memorandum on scientific and technical cooperation between BRIN of Indonesia and the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.