President Prabowo Subianto received a warm welcome during his visit to Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025. The Indonesian diaspora, including students, expressed their optimism and high hopes for his leadership. Maulidya Nur Islami, representing the Indonesian community in Turkey, shared their pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive momentum for both countries. Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif also appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and direct engagement with them during the visit, hoping for stronger cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki conveyed enthusiasm on behalf of the Indonesian community, hoping that Prabowo’s visit would inspire them to continue making Indonesia proud. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also welcomed Prabowo’s visit, expressing confidence in its positive impact on education development for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora in these countries offered prayers and well wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has been on official visits to various countries in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora Optimistic about Prabowo’s Leadership in Middle East
