Qatar Pledges $4 Billion Investment in Indonesia During Foreign Minister's Jakarta Visit

Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Monday, June 15, 2026, to bolster bilateral ties and investment. During the talks at the Merdeka Palace, Qatar pledged to invest US$4 billion in Indonesia, signaling confidence in the nation's economic future and long-term growth potential.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Qatar aims to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, viewing the investment as part of a mutual effort to enhance partnerships. Al-Muraikhi also conveyed greetings from Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who reportedly expressed appreciation for President Prabowo's leadership and Indonesia's progress in healthcare, education, and nutrition programs.

This engagement follows a prior visit by Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, on June 1. Discussions then centered on cooperation in strategic sectors. Indonesia and Qatar have been actively deepening their relationship, notably signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Dialogue in April 2025. This framework aims to foster closer collaboration on political affairs, defense, counterterrorism, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.

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It is also part of both countries' efforts to expand mutually beneficial partnerships.