Jakarta – Amid the uncertain global dynamics, President Prabowo Subianto’s steps in carrying out active economic diplomacy through state visits to various countries have shown real results. Various high-level meetings attended by President Prabowo have proven to increase global trust in Indonesia while opening up opportunities for strategic cooperation that have a direct impact on strengthening the national economy. Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) for Technology and Digital Transformation, Teguh Anantawikrama, emphasized that President Prabowo’s presence in various international forums has had a significant influence on improving Indonesia’s image in the eyes of the world. The positive image built by President Prabowo together with the Kadin delegation has succeeded in attracting the attention of global investors. In the first four months of 2025, Indonesia recorded the highest foreign investment commitment in history,с said Teguh. Teguh said that if the investment commitment is realized in mid-2025, then Indonesia has the opportunity to experience significant acceleration in economic growth, including the creation of large-scale jobs and strengthening the rupiah exchange rate.рThe increase in investment commitment is not only triggered by Indonesia’s great potential, but also because of the government’s seriousness in opening up the widest possible space for cooperation with international partners,с he said. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arif Havas Oegroseno, said that President Prabowo’s foreign diplomacy also reflects the direction of Indonesia’s active and solution-oriented foreign policy.рPresident Prabowo’s government is very clear in its commitment to expanding strategic partnerships with various countries. To date, 24 government-to-government agreements and 20 business agreements have been reached with a total value of US$ 21.3 billion, Havas said. According to him, the agreements cover the energy, technology, trade, food security, and education sectors. This step is considered very important in expanding Indonesia’s market access and strengthening national competitiveness amidst global economic pressures.
Furthermore, Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law, and Security, Budi Gunawan, also said that President Prabowo’s overseas visit is part of a grand strategy in maintaining national resilience through economic diplomacy. The President’s visit this time is not just a diplomatic ceremony, but is part of an effort to strengthen Indonesia’s position in strategic partnerships across regions. This opens up opportunities for broader, more sustainable cooperation, and ultimately supports the strengthening of the national economy, Budi said. In a world economic condition that is still overshadowed by geopolitical uncertainty and slowing global growth, economic diplomacy is an important instrument to avoid weakening the domestic economy. The approach taken by President Prabowo so far has shown initial success in building a strong and mutually beneficial global economic network.
