President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Middle Eastern countries in early April 2025 has sparked optimism and high hopes among members of the Indonesian diaspora, particularly students. Indonesian communities in Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt welcomed the visit, seeing it as a positive development for both nations. During the visit, Indonesian diaspora representatives such as Maulidya Nur Islami, Muhammad Munirudin, Muhammad Syarif, and Rifki Nur Muzaki expressed their pride, happiness, and enthusiasm, hoping for stronger cooperation and mutual benefits between Indonesia and the host countries. The diaspora in Egypt specifically highlighted the potential positive impact of the visit on education development for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora offered prayers and well wishes for President Prabowo as he embarked on his diplomatic journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has engaged in official visits to various countries in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Excited for Prabowo’s Leadership
