Islamabad – At the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, will undertake an official visit to Islamabad on 8-9 December 2025. This landmark visit marks President Prabowo’s first official engagement with Pakistan since assuming office.
The Indonesian President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising key ministers, senior officials, and prominent business leaders, underscoring the strategic importance Jakarta attaches to its bilateral relationship with Islamabad. This visit holds profound significance as it coincides with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Indonesia, two brotherly nations bound by deep-rooted historical, cultural, and religious affinities.
The last presidential visit from Indonesia was undertaken by President Joko Widodo in 2018. President Prabowo’s upcoming tour is therefore viewed as a pivotal moment to reaffirm and revitalize the partnership for a new era.
High-Level Engagements on the Agenda
During his stay, President Prabowo will engage in a series of high-level meetings aimed at charting a future-oriented course for bilateral cooperation. The core of the visit will feature delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where the entire spectrum of bilateral relations will be reviewed.
The President is also scheduled to meet with the President of Pakistan, His Excellency Asif Ali Zardari. In a testament to the robust defence cooperation between the two nations, the Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, will also call on the visiting dignitary.
Strengthening a Multifaceted Partnership
Officials from both sides indicated that discussions will encompass a wide-ranging agenda designed to elevate the Pakistan-Indonesia strategic partnership. Key areas of focus will include:
- Trade & Investment: Exploring measures to significantly boost bilateral trade volumes and facilitate greater Indonesian investment in Pakistan’s key sectors.
- Defence & Security: Enhancing collaboration in defence production, training, and maritime security.
- Economic Cooperation: Deepening ties in sectors such as Information Technology, Health, Climate Action, and Education.
- Cultural & People-to-People Ties: Strengthening cultural exchanges and academic linkages.
To translate shared objectives into concrete action, several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed during the visit, covering diverse fields of mutual interest.
A Foundation of Shared Values and Common Vision
Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy close, cordial, and long-standing relations, firmly underpinned by shared values and convergent interests on regional and international issues. This visit is poised to provide a crucial impetus to bilateral ties, opening new avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation.
The visit of President Prabowo Subianto is widely anticipated to inject fresh momentum into the relationship, contributing to the continued growth, diversification, and deepening of the strategic partnership between Pakistan and Indonesia for the next 75 years and beyond.
BY: The Times Union
