During President Prabowo Subianto’s official visit to several Middle Eastern countries in early April 2025, members of the Indonesian diaspora, particularly students, expressed their optimism and high hopes for his leadership. The Indonesian community in Turkey, as represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive development for both nations. Similarly, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and direct engagement with them during the visit, anticipating stronger cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki conveyed the enthusiasm of the Indonesian community, hoping that Prabowo’s visit would serve as an inspiration for them to continue promoting Indonesia’s achievements. Moreover, the Indonesian diaspora in Egypt welcomed Prabowo’s visit, expressing confidence in its potential to enhance educational opportunities for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora in these nations extended prayers and well wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has been engaged in official visits to various Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Optimistic about Prabowo’s Leadership
