President Prabowo Subianto Attends the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia
President Prabowo Subianto made an official working visit to Vladivostok, Russia, from September 1 to 4, 2026, serving as the Chief Guest of Honor at the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) following a personal invitation from President Vladimir Putin.
Key Details of the Visit
1. Timeline & Venue: President Prabowo departed Jakarta on September 1, 2026, and arrived at Vladivostok International Airport on September 2. The main events took place at Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU).
2. Bilateral High-Level Talks: On September 3, President Prabowo met directly with President Putin, who highlighted Indonesia as a vital Russian partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Trade between both nations grew by 12% leading into 2025.
Strategic Sectors of Cooperation:
1. Agriculture: Enhancing food self-sufficiency programs.
2. Energy: Ensuring supply chain stability and exploring nuclear energy options.
3. Technology & Industry: Expanding investment in shipbuilding and digital infrastructure.
4. Plenary Speech & National Priorities: Speaking alongside President Putin, President Prabowo outlined Indonesia's domestic vision, emphasizing food self-sufficiency and the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program aimed at long-term human capital development.
5. Delegation Members: President Prabowo was accompanied by key strategic cabinet members to drive economic agreements, including Foreign Minister Sugiono, Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani, Higher Education & Science Minister Brian Yuliarto, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Foreign Policy Impact
This visit highlights Indonesia's "free and active" (bebas-aktif) foreign policy by strengthening ties with global powers to secure economic benefits. It follows President Prabowo's earlier engagement as guest of honor at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in June 2025.
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia , at the special invitation of President Vladimir Putin . During the working visit, which took place from September 1 to 4, 2026 , President Prabowo was the chief guest of honor .
The following is a complete summary of information regarding President Prabowo's visit and agenda in Russia:
1. Departure and Arrival Details
- Departure Time: President Prabowo and his entourage took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, at 23.20 WIB.
- Arrival Time: The presidential entourage arrived at Vladivostok International Airport on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 10:45 local time.
- Event Location: Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), Vladivostok, Russia.
2. Main Agenda & Bilateral Relations
a. Keynote Speaker: President Prabowo was the keynote speaker alongside President Vladimir Putin at the 11th EEF plenary session to discuss infrastructure, technology, and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
b. Face-to-Face Bilateral Meeting: On Thursday, September 3, 2026, President Prabowo held a special bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the forum. Putin expressed his deep appreciation and called Indonesia a key partner for Russia in the Asia-Pacific region.
c. Cooperation Sectors Discussed: The two leaders had intensive discussions regarding strengthening concrete investments in various strategic sectors, such as :
1) Agriculture and food self-sufficiency.
2) Energy (including energy supply stability and nuclear energy options).
3) Shipbuilding and digital technology .
4) Bilateral trade is reported to increase by 12 percent through 2025.
3. National Program Diplomacy
In his speech at the international economic forum, President Prabowo outlined the focus of Indonesia's current domestic vision, particularly its commitment to food self-sufficiency and the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program for Indonesia's young generation for the sake of the nation's future.
4. The accompanying Ministerial Group
To ensure that diplomatic agreements produce concrete economic benefits, President Prabowo brought in a number of strategic cabinet ministers, including:
- Airlangga Hartarto (Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs)
- Sugiono (Minister of Foreign Affairs)
- Bahlil Lahadalia (Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources)
- Rosan Roeslani (Minister of Investment and Downstream Development)
- Brian Yuliarto (Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology)
- Teddy Indra Wijaya (Cabinet Secretary)
This visit is part of Indonesia's implementation of an independent and active foreign policy, where the Indonesian government consistently expands international friendships with global powers for the welfare of the people. For Prabowo, accepting this invitation also follows his active participation in the Russian economic forum, following his previous attendance as guest of honor at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in June 2025.
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