President Prabowo Subianto recently embarked on a visit to Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025, eliciting optimism and high hopes from members of the Indonesian diaspora residing in those countries, including students. The Indonesian community in Turkey, represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed pride and joy at the President’s visit, viewing it as a significant step towards enhancing the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Similarly, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif were appreciative of Prabowo’s personal attention and direct engagement with them during the visit, anticipating that the meeting between the Indonesian and Turkish presidents would pave the way for increased cooperation in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki conveyed the enthusiasm of the Indonesian community, expressing the hope that Prabowo’s visit would serve as an inspiration for them to continue bringing honor to Indonesia. Moreover, the Indonesian diaspora in Egypt warmly welcomed Prabowo’s visit, foreseeing a positive impact on educational development for Indonesian students in the country. Collectively, members of the diaspora in these regions extended their prayers and well wishes to Prabowo as he embarked on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has been engaged in official visits to various Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Optimistic about Prabowo
