Ankara, Turkey, April 10, 2025 — A warm and awe-inspired atmosphere filled the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) as Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered a heartfelt address that deeply moved Turkish lawmakers on Wednesday (exact date to be confirmed). In this historic speech, President Prabowo received an extraordinary welcome marked by 17 rounds of applause and a standing ovation from all members of parliament—reflecting the deep emotional bond and brotherhood between Indonesia and Türkiye.
President Prabowo’s speech was rich with admiration for Turkey’s history, values, and leadership. He specifically mentioned Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and Sultan Mehmed II as inspirational figures who shaped his thinking from a young age.
“I studied the history of Atatürk and Mehmed the Conqueror. They were not only military heroes, but visionary leaders who built civilizations. Their leadership has been a profound lesson for me,” Prabowo stated.
He went on to say that he came to Türkiye “not only as the President of the Republic of Indonesia, but also as a friend, as a brother.”
In his remarks, President Prabowo expressed Indonesia’s desire to learn from Türkiye’s achievements, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and industrialization. He voiced his admiration for Turkey’s advancements and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation in economic development, culture, education, healthcare, and defense.
The Palestinian issue also featured prominently in his speech. President Prabowo praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish people for their unwavering support of Palestine. He reaffirmed Indonesia’s solidarity with Türkiye in the fight for freedom and justice for the Palestinian people.
“Indonesia will continue to support the Palestinian people. We stand for a ceasefire, an end to suffering, and a just solution. This is the moral call of our time,” he asserted.
President Prabowo’s passionate and sincere address further cemented the strong ties between Indonesia and Türkiye—two major Muslim-majority nations committed to building a more peaceful, just, and civilized world.
His presence in the Turkish parliament was not merely a diplomatic gesture—it signaled a renewed hope for a more inclusive global order, one where nations like Indonesia and Türkiye emerge as leaders of transformative change.
