#Diplomacy
Indonesia stands by free and active policy amid false claims of Russian military base
The Ministry of Defense has dismissed an international media report that the Russian military would be present in Indonesia and make the Indonesian Air Force’s Manuhua Base in Biak, Papua as the location for its military aircraft headquarters.
Indonesia seeks Russian investment in SEZs amid talks on agriculture, energy
The Indonesian government has called on Russia to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the archipelago.
Indonesia targets finalization of Eurasia FTA deal by mid-2025
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, reveals that the government is targeting the completion of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with countries in the Eurasian region in the first half of this year, an initiative expected to be a new opportunity for exports amid the global trade war.
Indonesia prepares for high-level tariff talks with U.S. on trade, investment
The government has prepared for tariff negotiations with the U.S. as a delegation from Indonesia consisting of ministers and high-ranking officials will meet with U.S. representatives to discuss the issue on April 16-23, 2025.
Indonesia-Qatar launch US$2 billion join investment fund to boost key sectors
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Sjahrir, has revealed of Qatar and Danantara's investment plan worth US$2 billion (Rp33.4 trillion).
RI eyes US$800 B growth boost as Russian investors interested in strategic sectors
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, said that Russian investors are interested in investing in Indonesia’s mining and energy sectors under the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BP Nusantara).
Indonesia seeks diplomatic solutions to U.S. tariffs, prioritizes negotiation and adjustment
Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, met with U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Kamala S. Lakhdhir on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 discussing Indonesia's steps in responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's new import tariff policy.
RI-UAE strengthen ties in infrastructure, security and global peace cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, discussing cooperation in infrastructure development and global security and peace.
Prabowo to go on a Middle East diplomacy tour to support Gaza evacuation plan
President Prabowo Subianto has planned to go on a diplomacy tour to five Middle Eastern countries − the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan − in search of support for Indonesia's plan to evacuate 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza to Indonesia.
Indonesia’s role in peace creation, denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula
Indonesia’s foreign policy after the first 100 days of the Prabowo Subianto administration has become a widely discussed issue. As a country that upholds bebas aktif (independent and active) foreign policy, Indonesia is expected to play a strategic role in various global issues, including peace on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea's denuclearization efforts.[1] Unlike the previous administration of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, Prabowo’s military background, along with his distinct experience and ambitions, could exert an influence on Indonesia’s approach to security diplomacy and regional stability.
Indonesia “faces diplomatic challenges” in enforcing death penalty for foreign drug convicts
Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin says that the country has difficulty in implementing death penalty on foreign drug convicts due to obstacles in diplomatic relations.
Prabowo holds separate meetings with Modi, Macron at G20 Summit
President Prabowo Subianto proceeded with his contemporary diplomacy, holding bilateral meetings with State leaders on the sidelines of their participation in the G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.