Indonesia Builds Long-Term Strategic Collaboration Through President Prabowo’s Working Visit
By: Rania Kartika Dewi )*
President Prabowo Subianto’s working visits to several strategic partner countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, mark a new chapter in Indonesia’s increasingly progressive and focused diplomacy.
The overseas agenda was designed as part of the government’s broader strategy to expand international cooperation networks that have a direct impact on strengthening the national economy.
The government is utilizing the momentum of this working visit to build long-term collaborations that are not only politically beneficial but also deliver tangible advantages for domestic development.
In various high-level meetings, President Prabowo reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to becoming a stable, credible, and visionary global partner. The government’s approach emphasizes measurable and sustainable strategic partnerships.
The diplomacy undertaken is not merely aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, but at ensuring clear implementation of cooperation that generates added value for the national economy.
One of the key achievements during the visit was the strengthening of cooperation with the United Kingdom, resulting in the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that the meeting between the two heads of state produced significant investment commitments focused on the maritime sector and its supporting industries. The investment is directed toward the construction of hundreds of fishing vessels to be produced in domestic shipyards, thereby strengthening national industrial capacity.
According to Teddy, the project is designed not only as a form of economic cooperation but also as a strategy to create large-scale employment and reinforce domestic supply chains.
The government ensures that every investment agreement includes an implementation scheme aligned with national interests. This step demonstrates the government’s seriousness in making economic diplomacy an instrument of development.
In addition to the maritime sector, collaboration also covers education and human resource development. During meetings with several leading higher education institutions in the United Kingdom, President Prabowo encouraged the establishment of broader academic cooperation.
The government is opening opportunities for student exchanges, research collaboration, and the development of joint educational programs that can accelerate technology transfer and enhance national capacity.
Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI), Eddy Soeparno, assessed President Prabowo’s move as a demonstration of the government’s consistency in creating a more competitive investment climate. He believes that political stability and clear economic policy direction are key factors in increasing international partners’ confidence in Indonesia. According to him, the working visit strengthens Indonesia’s position as a promising investment destination oriented toward long-term partnerships.
A positive view was also expressed by the British Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey. He considered the meeting between the two leaders a significant milestone in deepening bilateral relations. The elevation of cooperation status to a strategic partnership reflects a shared vision of promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
The visit to the United States further expanded Indonesia’s collaboration with major global partners. The government used the opportunity to introduce various investment prospects in priority sectors, including downstream industrial development, energy, and infrastructure development. This approach demonstrates that President Prabowo’s diplomacy is not sporadic but designed as an integrated strategy to strengthen national economic resilience.
The government emphasizes that every international cooperation must deliver tangible benefits to society. Therefore, the partnerships established focus not only on increasing trade value but also on technology transfer, strengthening local industrial capacity, and improving workforce quality. This strategy ensures that Indonesia is not merely a market, but an equal production partner within the global value chain.
Strengthening strategic partnerships also reinforces the government’s commitment to sustainable development principles. Incoming investments are directed toward productive sectors that support long-term economic transformation. Thus, foreign diplomacy moves in tandem with domestic structural reform agendas.
President Prabowo’s working visits demonstrate that the government is acting proactively in responding to increasingly complex global dynamics. Amid intense international economic competition, Indonesia stands out as a country with solid growth prospects and consistent policy direction. Domestic stability serves as a crucial foundation for building the confidence of foreign partners.
The diplomatic steps taken by the government also enhance Indonesia’s bargaining position in international forums. By expanding its strategic partnership network, Indonesia gains broader space to advocate for national interests on various global issues. This approach reflects an adaptive foreign policy that upholds the principles of sovereignty and the people’s interests.
Overall, President Prabowo’s working visits to the United States and the United Kingdom demonstrate the government’s serious commitment to building long-term strategic collaboration. The synergy between investment, industrial strengthening, and human resource development is designed to accelerate national economic transformation. The diplomacy carried out not only strengthens relations between countries but also solidifies Indonesia’s foundation toward becoming a highly competitive developed nation.
Through measured and consistent steps, the government shows that international collaboration is an integral part of the national development strategy. Support from various stakeholders further reinforces optimism that the policy direction taken is on the right track. Indonesia is increasingly confident in building global partnerships that deliver real benefits for public welfare and the nation’s future.
*) Senior Journalist in Politics and Global Trade
