Prabowo Returns: Indonesia President Concludes Europe Trip

Jakarta,January 27,2026 – President Prabowo Subianto is back on Indonesian soil after a whirlwind European tour focused on bolstering economic ties and addressing global challenges. His aircraft touched down at Halim Perdanakusuma Airfield at 5:25 p.m. local time Saturday, capping a trip that included high-level meetings in the United Kingdom, France, and Switzerland.

Investment and Cooperation Dominate Presidential Trip

The president’s European visit yielded significant results,with a focus on attracting investment,strengthening strategic partnerships,and promoting Indonesia’s vision for global stability.

• Prabowo secured Rp90 trillion in investment commitments during his visit to the United Kingdom.
• Strategic deals were finalized in the maritime sector,strengthening Indonesia’s capabilities.
• King Charles III voiced support for Indonesia’s national park restoration efforts.
• the president addressed the World Economic Forum, outlining Indonesia’s vision for global stability.
• A closed-door meeting with president Emmanuel Macron in Paris focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation.

What are Indonesia’s key priorities in strengthening international partnerships? Indonesia is actively seeking to attract foreign investment, enhance its maritime sector, and collaborate on environmental protection initiatives, as demonstrated by President Prabowo’s recent European tour.

United Kingdom Focus: Investment and Environmental Protection

The first leg of President Prabowo’s journey took him to the United Kingdom from January 18 to 21, 2026. There, he engaged in bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, alongside meetings with representatives from the British business community. The visit proved fruitful, resulting in investment commitments totaling Rp90 trillion. Beyond financial gains, strategic agreements were reached in the maritime sector, and king Charles III publicly backed Indonesia’s efforts to restore its national parks.

Davos and the Global Stage

From January 22, the president shifted his focus to Switzerland, participating in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. addressing the forum, President Prabowo articulated indonesia’s outlook on global stability, enduring economic change, and the crucial role of developing nations in ensuring resilience in food, energy, and climate security. He leveraged the possibility to connect with global leaders, aiming to attract further investment and foster strategic cooperation with Indonesia.

Concluding in France: Strengthening Bilateral Ties

President Prabowo concluded his European tour with a five-hour stop in France,at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders dedicated 2.5 hours to a private meeting in Paris, where they reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation across various sectors and aligning their positions on pressing international issues. A related meeting between Indonesian and French leaders reaffirmed cooperation in Paris, according to reports.

The president’s visit underscores Indonesia’s growing role on the global stage and its commitment to forging strong partnerships to address shared challenges.

Upon his return, President Prabowo was greeted by a welcoming committee including State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Military Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and State Intelligence Agency Chief M. Herindra. He briefly spoke with officials before departing the airfield.