President Prabowo Subianto is set to meet Egyptian President el-Sisi during the D-8 Summit in Cairo from December 17-19. This meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations, with Indonesia also assuming the chairmanship of the D-8 for the upcoming period. Following the summit, Prabowo plans to visit Malaysia to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, enhancing cooperation in the region.
Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian president, is scheduled to engage in a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during the upcoming D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit, scheduled to take place in Cairo from December 17 to 19. President Prabowo emphasized Egypt’s importance as a regional power and strategic ally of Indonesia in the Middle East. Additionally, he plans to conduct informal meetings with various key stakeholders before visiting Malaysia to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim following the summit.
Before departing from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, Prabowo stated, “I will hold a bilateral meeting with the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.” This visit serves not only to enhance bilateral relations but also to affirm Indonesia’s role in the D-8 organization, as President Prabowo will accept the chairmanship for the 2026-2027 period from Egypt. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry representative, Rolliansyah Soemirat, underscored that the D-8 Summit serves as an opportunity for Indonesia to promote collaboration amidst the Global South, enhancing international partnerships for mutual benefit.
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation is a group of developing countries, including Indonesia, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, and Malaysia, aimed at fostering economic development through mutual cooperation. The upcoming summit in Cairo will not only facilitate bilateral discussions between Indonesia and Egypt but is also meant to strengthen alliances within the organization. Indonesia’s leadership in the D-8 for the next chairmanship period highlights its commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development in the international domain, particularly in the context of emerging economies in the Global South.
In summary, President Prabowo Subianto’s upcoming meetings with Egyptian President el-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim underscore Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties in the region. Through participation in the D-8 Summit, Indonesia aims to enhance its role as a key player among developing nations and capitalize on cooperative opportunities that benefit the Global South.
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