President Prabowo Subianto is currently in Moscow, Russia, on a working visit today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. During his visit, he is scheduled to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking their third meeting this year and highlighting the deepening strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia.
Strategic Partnership Focus
The central focus of the discussions is the further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership formalized in June 2025. This partnership covers multiple sectors, including economic collaboration, defense and military-technical cooperation, energy, infrastructure, and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
Both leaders are also addressing current international and regional issues, comparing notes on geopolitical developments and security challenges in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe.
Welcome Ceremony at the Kremlin
President Prabowo arrived in Moscow earlier today and was formally welcomed by President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. The meeting reflects the high level of diplomatic engagement between the two countries, and it serves as a continuation of the agreements and discussions made earlier this year.
Agenda Highlights
Based on official statements from the Kremlin and Indonesian sources, the agenda includes:
- Deepening Strategic Partnership: Advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia.
- Bilateral Cooperation: Following up on agreements, including the $2.29 billion investment fund signed in June, defense collaboration, and energy and infrastructure projects.
- International Dialogue: Discussing ongoing global geopolitical developments, regional security issues, and collaborative approaches to international challenges.
Key Outcome Announced
The first outcome announced from the talks is President Prabowo’s formal invitation to President Putin to visit Indonesia in the near future, potentially in 2026 or 2027.
President Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia-Russia relations are at a “very good level” and expressed appreciation for the productive cooperation achieved throughout 2025. He also noted that the partnerships are moving into a phase of real implementation, with industrial and corporate entities in Indonesia beginning to operationalize previous agreements.
Context of the Visit
This working visit is a critical follow-up to the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed in June 2025. The discussions aim to monitor progress on trade, investment, digital development, and defense initiatives while aligning both nations’ perspectives on pressing global issues.
As the talks are still ongoing, additional agreements or memorandums of understanding may be announced in the coming days.
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