During his visit to Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in early April 2025, President Prabowo Subianto received support and optimism from the Indonesian diaspora, particularly students living abroad. The Indonesian community in Turkey, represented by Maulidya Nur Islami, expressed their pride and joy at the President’s visit, considering it a positive development for both nations. Similarly, Muhammad Munirudin and Muhammad Syarif appreciated Prabowo’s personal attention and interaction during the visit, hoping for enhanced cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey in the future. In Qatar, Rifki Nur Muzaki conveyed excitement on behalf of the Indonesian community, anticipating that Prabowo’s visit would serve as an inspiration to continue bringing pride to Indonesia. The Indonesian diaspora in Egypt also embraced Prabowo’s visit, believing it would have a positive impact on educational opportunities for Indonesian students in the country. Overall, members of the diaspora in these nations offered prayers and good wishes for Prabowo as he embarks on his leadership journey. Since April 9, President Prabowo has been engaging in official visits to various Middle Eastern countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
Indonesian Diaspora in Middle East Optimistic about Prabowo
