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Prabowo to Reciprocate Belarus President Lukashenko's Visit

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed his desire to visit Belarus during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Jakarta.
  • Lukashenko stated that the meeting would strengthen Indonesia-Belarus partnership, focusing on technology transfer beyond trade.
  • The Belarusian president, who stayed at the State Palace, was on a return visit following Prabowo's trip to Belarus in July 2025.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has expressed his intention to visit Belarus, following a state visit from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Jakarta on June 2, 2026. Prabowo conveyed his appreciation for Lukashenko's visit and his delegation, stating his eagerness to reciprocate.

Of course, I will also reciprocate this visit.

— Prabowo SubiantoIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressing his intention to visit Belarus.

"Of course, I will also reciprocate this visit," Prabowo said during a joint press statement at the Merdeka Palace. The Chairman of the Gerindra Party believes this meeting will enhance the Indonesia-Belarus partnership, opening broader opportunities with tangible benefits for both nations.

Lukashenko expressed satisfaction with the meeting, anticipating increased trade between the two countries. He emphasized that the collaboration extends beyond mere trade to technology transfer, noting that while Belarus may not be as large as Indonesia, it possesses valuable technology and experience to share. Lukashenko highlighted Prabowo's ambitious development targets for Indonesia and affirmed Belarus's readiness to be a partner in achieving them.

After this visit, trade between the two countries will grow even more. However, the most important thing is not just trade, but technology transfer.

— Alexander LukashenkoBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussing the outcomes of his meeting with Prabowo.

Lukashenko arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and was welcomed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. He stayed at the State Palace, a choice facilitated by President Prabowo. Foreign Minister Sugiono explained that staying at the Presidential Palace was Lukashenko's preference, and the Indonesian government accommodated this request as a sign of respect, noting that other heads of state typically opt for hotels. Initially planned for Wisma Negara, Prabowo requested the State Palace be prepared as a more representative accommodation.

Not only the products we produce, but also the technology and experience that we can share.

— Alexander LukashenkoBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko highlighting Belarus's technological contributions.

Sugiono added that Lukashenko's visit was a return engagement following Prabowo's trip to Belarus on July 15, 2025. This marks Lukashenko's second visit to Indonesia, with his first occurring in 2013.

Prabowo has set various ambitious targets for Indonesia's development. Belarus is ready to be a partner in realizing them.

— Alexander LukashenkoBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko affirming Belarus's commitment to supporting Indonesia's development.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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