President Prabowo Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Pakistan to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto began his two-day official visit to Islamabad today at the invitation of Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. The visit has drawn significant attention as it marks the first trip by an Indonesian president to Pakistan since 2018, making it an important moment to revitalize the diplomatic momentum between the two nations.
Pakistan has prepared an extensive state-level welcome for the Indonesian delegation, including the placement of national flags and banners along key government routes. Authorities have also closed several roads and redirected traffic in the Red Zone area to ensure security and smooth movement for the visiting officials, reflecting the high priority given to this visit.
On the first day of the agenda, President Prabowo is scheduled to hold discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on a wide range of strategic issues. Both leaders are expected to explore new opportunities in trade, investment, food security, and the energy sector—areas viewed as highly promising for expanding economic cooperation between Indonesia and Pakistan.
Beyond economic matters, the two countries aim to deepen collaboration in defense, education, healthcare, information technology, and climate-related initiatives. According to Pakistan’s government, the visit is expected to produce several new agreements, including memoranda of understanding (MoUs) that will formalize expanded cooperation across multiple sectors.
President Prabowo is also set to meet President Asif Ali Zardari and senior military leadership, including the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Staff. These meetings provide an important platform to strengthen security relations and improve coordination on regional issues that both countries consider strategically important.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Pakistan, giving additional symbolic weight to Prabowo’s visit. Observers believe the occasion could serve as a turning point for deeper long-term engagement, particularly because the two nations often share similar perspectives in international forums.
Pakistani officials expressed hope that the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow, both politically and economically. Meanwhile, the Indonesian delegation views the visit as an opportunity to expand market access, enhance diplomatic networks, and reinforce the longstanding friendship that has characterized Indonesia–Pakistan relations for decades.
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