Jakarta – On Friday (November 8), President Prabowo Subianto departed from Jakarta for his first international trip as Indonesia’s head of state. He will attend the APEC and G20 summits and respond to invitations from several world leaders.

His state visits will include stops in countries such as China, the United States, Peru, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and several Middle Eastern nations.

“Today, I, along with a delegation from the Indonesian government, will embark on a diplomatic tour abroad. We’ll start by fulfilling an invitation from the President of the People’s Republic of China. From Beijing, I’ll head directly to Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the U.S. President,” Prabowo announced from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta.

“Following that, I will attend the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru, and the G20 Summit in Brazil. After Brazil, I’ll travel to the United Kingdom to meet with the monarchy, and on the way back to Indonesia, I may stop in a few Middle Eastern countries,” he continued.

Prabowo emphasized that these invitations from world leaders reflect Indonesia’s respect and significant role on the global stage. He highlighted that Indonesia’s contributions are highly valued not only in economic matters but also in the increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.

“Indonesia’s role and stance are awaited by many. This is an honor for us, and we will work to maintain good relations with all parties,” Prabowo stated.

Before his departure, Prabowo noted that he had issued instructions to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and the Merah Putih Cabinet, urging them to prepare for the government’s initiatives in 2025, when previously announced programs will begin to take shape.

“I’ve given guidance to ensure that in the coming weeks and months, we are fully prepared to start working hard in 2025 to implement the programs we’ve outlined,” he said.

Prabowo departed aboard the Presidential Aircraft at 10:20 AM WIB. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka and several members of the Merah Putih Cabinet were present to see him off. (RR)