#Bilateral Relations
Australian firms increase investment in Indonesia following strengthened Canberra ties
At least five Australian companies have committed to invest in Indonesia, marking a new phase of economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani announced on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Australia.
Malaysia apologizes after mistakenly naming Jokowi as Indonesia’s president
Malaysia has formally apologized to Indonesia following an embarrassing on-air mistake in which the country’s state broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) referred to President Prabowo Subianto as Joko Widodo during its live coverage of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
Government targets full domestic supply for E10 biofuel by 2027, partners with Brazil
Government plans to meet the total demand for its upcoming 10 percent ethanol-blended fuel (E10) mandate entirely from domestic production by 2027, Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Prabowo welcomes Brazilian, South African leaders in back-to-back State visits
President Prabowo Subianto hosted two state visits this week, welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, a diplomatic showcase underscoring Indonesia’s strengthened engagement with fellow Global Southnations.
Indonesia-Hungary seek expedited MLFF implementation despite regulatory hurdles
Efforts to accelerate the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) electronic toll payment system in Indonesia was the focus of the Hunindo Tech 6.0 business forum held in Jakarta on Monday, October 20, 2025.10.20
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to strengthen economic ties with Latin American and Caribbean region
Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with the Latin American and Caribbean (Amlatkar) region through the Indonesia-Latin America and the Caribbean (INA-LAC) Business Mission 2025 held in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 22–23, 2025.
President Prabowo underlines BRICS' strategic role in global stability
Prabowo Subianto highlighted the critical role of BRICS as a key pillar of global stability during his address at the BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, emphasizing its emergence as significant force in the global geopolitical landscape, especially amid ongoing instability worldwide.
Prabowo holds bilateral meetings with Putin, Xi in Beijing
President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 upon their attendance at the 80th Anniversary of China’s Victory in World War II.
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to multilateralism at SCO Plus Summit
Foreign Minister Sugiono addressed the 25th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Heads of State Council Plus session on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, underscoring Jakarta’s commitment to multilateralism, non-alignment, and the pursuit of shared prosperity.
President Prabowo departs for China at Xi Jinping’s invitation
President Prabowo Subianto departed for Beijing on Tuesday evening, September 2, 2025, for a courtesy visit on official invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sugiono in China’s Tianjin City for Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit
Foreign Minister Sugiono was in China’s Tianjin municipality on Monday, September 1, 2025, representing President Prabowo Subianto at the 25th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Sugiono, Sjafrie in Canberra for Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Meeting
Foreign Minister Sugiono and Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin arrived in Canberra, Australia on Wednesday August 27, 2025 to attend the Ninth Australia–Indonesia Foreign and Defense Ministers’ 2+2 Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025.