Ambassador: Leader of Tatarstan Republic to Visit Indonesia in Early November

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, has announced that the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, Rustam Minnikhanov, will visit Indonesia in early November.

“The Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, Mr Minnikhanov, is scheduled to visit Indonesia, and we are currently arranging an agenda for him to conduct a number of official meetings and other discussions,” Tolchenov stated during a media briefing in Jakarta on Friday.

According to Tolchenov, representatives from the Republic of Tatarstan participated in the Halal20 international forum held in Jakarta from 18–20 September 2026.

During the event, Tolchenov noted that the Russian delegation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Halal Product Assurance Organising Agency (BPJPH). The Ambassador did not provide specific details regarding the contents of the MoU.

Tolchen<0xA0>chenov stated that Tatarstan is a republic with a Muslim majority population and emphasised that relations between Indonesia and Tatarstan extend beyond the halal sector.

“Four Indonesian students participated in an educational camp named Arkadash in the Republic of Tatarstan. One of them, Fairuz Nur Atifa, successfully won an open creative competition titled ‘Architecture of Diplomacy’, winning in the young painter category,” Tolchenov explained.

Furthermore, the Russian Ambassador mentioned that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has invited a high-ranking Russian representative to attend an event on 17 October 2026 in Jakarta. He did not disclose the identity of the high-ranking official.

“Because on 17 October, President Prabowo Subianto will turn 75. It is his birthday, and he has invited one guest from my country,” the Russian Ambassador said.

Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sergei Tolchenov, held a media briefing alongside Rear Admiral Evgeny Myasoedov during the visit of a detachment of ships from the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet to Jakarta on Friday.

The Russian Pacific Fleet detachment, comprising the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov, the tanker Pechenga, and the destroyer Admiral Tributs, docked at Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, from 30 September to 4 October and held an “Open Ship Day” for the public on 2 October.

The Russian Pacific Fleet detachment began its journey from Vladivostok, Russia, to Jakarta, Indonesia, lasting approximately 20 days. Following their visit to Indonesia, they will continue their journey to George Town, Malaysia.