President Prabowo Subianto received a warm welcome from the Indonesian diaspora during his visit to countries in the Middle East such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025. The members of the Indonesian community, 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 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 collaboration between Indonesia and Turkey in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki expressed enthusiasm on behalf of the Indonesian community, hoping that Prabowo’s visit would serve as an inspiration for them to continue bringing pride to Indonesia. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also welcomed Prabowo’s visit, expressing confidence in its potential positive impact on educational opportunities for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, the members of the diaspora in these countries conveyed prayers and well wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. President Prabowo has been on official visits to various Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt, since April 9.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Optimistic about Prabowo
