Prabowo Hosts Singapore, India Leaders Amid Regional Diplomacy

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings in early July 2026, hosting both Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.

With Singapore's PM Wong, the discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties, with a key outcome being the agreement to establish joint military training facilities. The leaders also addressed the critical issue of maintaining open sea lanes, specifically agreeing to keep the Malacca Strait accessible. The meeting yielded a substantial 26 concrete agreements, signaling a deepening of cooperation between the two nations.

During Indian PM Modi's visit, the agenda included discussions on cooperation for the restoration of the historic Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta. President Prabowo welcomed PM Modi upon his arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, highlighting the importance of regional stability during his meeting with the Singaporean counterpart.

Meanwhile, a Papua rights group urged President Prabowo to reevaluate the security approach in the Papua region, adding a domestic concern to the President's busy diplomatic schedule.