During President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025, the Indonesian diaspora, including students, expressed optimism and high hopes for his leadership. Members of the Indonesian community in Turkey, represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, shared their pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive momentum for both countries. Additionally, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and direct engagement with them during the visit, expressing hope for increased cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki expressed enthusiasm on behalf of the Indonesian community, anticipating that Prabowo’s visit would continue to inspire them to bring pride 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 regions offered prayers and well wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has embarked on official visits to several Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Positive on Prabowo’s Leadership
