President Prabowo Subianto 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, particularly students. Indonesian community representatives in Turkey, such as Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed pride and happiness over the President’s visit, viewing it as a promising development. Similarly, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and engagement during the visit, anticipating enhanced cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki conveyed excitement on behalf of the Indonesian community, hoping that Prabowo’s visit would serve as a source of inspiration for further national achievements. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also welcomed Prabowo’s visit, anticipating positive impacts on educational opportunities for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, diaspora members in these nations extended prayers and well wishes to Prabowo as he embarked on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has undertaken official visits to multiple Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Optimistic about Prabowo
