President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025 has sparked optimism and high hopes among members of the Indonesian diaspora, including students. The Indonesian community in Turkey, represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed pride and happiness at the President’s visit, viewing it as a positive momentum for both countries. Similarly, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif were appreciative of 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, aiming for Prabowo’s visit to serve as an inspiration for continued efforts to make Indonesia proud. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also welcomed Prabowo’s visit, believing in its potential to positively impact education development for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora in these nations extended prayers and well wishes to President Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, 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 Optimistic about Prabowo
