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Putin Invites Prabowo to Visit Russia in May, July 2026

From Tempo · (2d ago) Indonesian

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TLDR

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for future visits in May and July 2026.
  • The invitations include attending an event in Kazan and a major industry exhibition.
  • Both leaders agreed to strengthen economic ties and people-to-people relations, with Russia viewing Indonesia as a strategic partner.

President Prabowo Subianto's engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin signifies a deepening of bilateral ties between Indonesia and Russia. The invitation extended by President Putin for subsequent visits in May and July 2026, including participation in key events like the Kazan forum and a major industry exhibition, underscores Russia's strategic interest in strengthening its relationship with Indonesia. This diplomatic outreach aligns with Indonesia's foreign policy of maintaining active and beneficial relations with all global powers. The agreement to bolster economic ties and people-to-people connections reflects a mutual understanding of the importance of these areas for national development and international cooperation. As a strategic partner, Russia's willingness to engage further with Indonesia, particularly in sectors like energy, space, agriculture, and trade, presents valuable opportunities for mutual growth and benefit. President Prabowo's appreciation for Russia's support in various strategic areas, including Indonesia's potential BRICS accession, further solidifies this growing partnership.

President Putin also extended an invitation to President Prabowo to attend an event in Kazan scheduled for May, as well as a major industry exhibition to be held in July.

— SugionoIndonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono disclosed the details of President Putin's invitations to President Prabowo.
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