Cairo, Egypt – The visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto to the Arab Republic of Egypt is a strategic step that proves the government’s strong commitment to expanding international diplomacy that has a real impact.
During a state visit earlier this week, President Prabowo was officially welcomed by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Al Ittihadiya Palace, Cairo. This welcome reflects Egypt’s high respect for Indonesia under President Prabowo’s leadership, and confirms that Indonesia is now seen as a major power to be reckoned with in the global constellation.
In the bilateral meeting, the two heads of state signed a Joint Statement on Strategic Partnership, a monumental achievement that elevates the status of relations between the two countries from mere diplomatic relations to a cross-sector strategic partnership.
Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media, Yusuf Permana emphasized that this achievement is a real result of President Prabowo’s visionary and active leadership in expanding international networks.
“This is a historical milestone for Indonesia because the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Egypt was carried out and signed directly by the two heads of state. Of course, this is a positive result of the President’s visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt,” said Yusuf.
The statement confirms the government’s seriousness in expanding Indonesia’s global influence through cooperation in politics, economics, defense, security, culture, education, and people-to-people relations. This shows that the government is not only focused on domestic affairs, but also elevates Indonesia’s role on the world stage.
“This strategic partnership statement marks the long diplomatic journey between Indonesia and Egypt towards a higher joint partnership,” added Yusuf.
The government’s proactive attitude has also received support from academics. President University International Relations Lecturer Virdika Rizky Utama assessed that this step shows an increase in Indonesia’s diplomacy level towards a much more progressive and strategic direction.
“President Prabowo has succeeded in showing that Indonesia has the capacity as an important actor in the global arena. This strategic partnership not only strengthens bilateral relations, but also strengthens Indonesia’s position in the Middle East within the framework of multilateral cooperation and solidarity between developing countries,” said Virdika.
According to him, this visit is a manifestation of the government’s success in translating the vision of an active and free foreign policy into real actions that have a global impact.
This visit not only strengthens existing cooperation, but also confirms that Indonesia is a trusted strategic partner that carries the principles of mutual respect, mutual benefit, and is based on stability.
The positive response from various groups, both in Indonesia and Egypt, proves that this visit is a precise step by the government in responding to global challenges, such as food security, energy, and regional stability.
Thus, President Prabowo’s visit to Egypt is not merely symbolic, but a concrete manifestation of the government’s progressive diplomacy that sides with national interests and expands Indonesia’s global influence. [^]
