“President Prabowo will pay a visit to President Vladimir Putin. As usual, this state visit will feature several activities, including a bilateral meeting concluded with a luncheon,” Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono remarked.
Speaking to the media at Prabowo's hotel in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday night (June 18), he emphasized that the president’s ongoing visit presents a crucial opportunity to solidify bilateral relations and strengthen Indonesia’s role in global affairs.
Arriving in Saint Petersburg via Pulkovo International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, President Prabowo is set to begin his official agenda the following day by laying a wreath at the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery to honor fallen Russian heroes.
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He will thereafter meet with President Putin before joining him for the luncheon.
Minister Sugiono noted that the upcoming bilateral meeting will discuss not only Indonesia-Russia relations but also regional and global issues.
“I am convinced that the two leaders will also touch upon regional and global problems,” he stated.
Later, on Friday (June 20), the Indonesian head of state will deliver a speech at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, which brings together state leaders and global economic stakeholders.
“Mr. President is scheduled to deliver a speech at the plenary session of the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025, concluding his agenda in Russia,” Sugiono noted.
Earlier, Prabowo received a welcome ceremony upon his arrival at Pulkovo Airport, where he was greeted by Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The two had earlier met in Jakarta in April this year.
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