President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025 has sparked optimism and high hopes among members of the Indonesian diaspora, particularly students. Maulidya Nur Islami, representing the Indonesian community in Turkey, expressed pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive step for both countries. Meanwhile, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and direct engagement with them during the visit, anticipating 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 serve as an inspiration for further achievements. Similarly, the Indonesian diaspora in Egypt welcomed Prabowo’s visit, optimistic about its potential impact on the educational development of 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 Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Upbeat on Prabowo’s Leadership
