Prabowo Subianto Concludes Diplomatic Tour, Returns to Indonesia
Jakarta – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto returned to Jakarta on Friday, February 27, 2026, following an eleven-day official visit to the United States, United Kingdom, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. The tour focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and securing investment opportunities for Indonesia.
Overseas Engagements
President Prabowo’s journey began on February 16, 2026, with a visit to the United States, where he attended the inaugural Board of Peace Summit in Washington, D.C. Tempo.co reports that during the summit, Indonesia reaffirmed its commitment to peace in Palestine and President Prabowo discussed a twenty-point plan for peace with U.S. President Donald Trump. A reciprocal trade agreement was too signed between the two nations, granting Indonesia 0 percent tariffs on 1,819 products in the U.S. Market.
From the United States, President Prabowo traveled to London, England, on February 23, 2026. There, he witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Danantara Investment Management and British semiconductor company Arm Limited.
Continuing his diplomatic efforts, Prabowo then visited Jordan on February 25, 2026, meeting with King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein at the Basman Palace in Amman.
Strengthened Ties with the UAE
The final leg of President Prabowo’s tour took him to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on February 26, 2026. He met with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) at Qasr Al Bahr Palace. Antara News detailed that Prabowo was honored to be seated among the seven Emirati leaders during an iftar event. Discussions between Prabowo and MBZ centered on energy cooperation, future economic partnerships, and investment opportunities in Indonesia. This meeting coincided with the celebration of five decades of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the UAE. MBZ pledged to step up investment in Indonesia. Jakarta Globe
Return to Jakarta and Limited Meeting
Upon his return to Indonesia on February 27, 2026, President Prabowo landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base and immediately convened a limited meeting at his residence in South Jakarta. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated the meeting took place roughly two hours before iftar. Details regarding attendees and specific discussion points from the closed-door meeting were not disclosed. Tempo.co
The presidential visit underscores Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening international relations and attracting foreign investment.