During President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Middle Eastern countries like Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025, the Indonesian diaspora, including students, shared their optimism and high hopes for his leadership. The Indonesian community in Turkey, represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed their pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive momentum for both nations. Moreover, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif 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, anticipating that Prabowo’s visit would serve as inspiration to continue bringing glory to Indonesia. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also warmly welcomed Prabowo’s visit, expressing confidence in its potential positive impact on educational development for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora in these countries extended prayers and well wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has been conducting 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
