Indonesia and Belarus Agree on New Roadmap
President Prabowo Subianto and President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus have agreed to launch the Indonesia-Belarus Cooperation Strengthening Roadmap 2026-2030, establishing a new direction for bilateral relations over the next five years.
The agreement was one of the primary outcomes of the meeting between the two leaders during Lukashenko’s state visit to the Merdeka Palace on Thursday.
Prabowo explained that in the political sphere, both nations agreed to strengthen ties through the launch of this cooperation roadmap, which will serve as a reference for bilateral development until 2030. This agreement follows up on the meeting between the two leaders in Minsk last year.
“Today, both countries have launched the Indonesia-Belarus Cooperation Strengthening Roadmap 2026-2030, which will serve as the framework for bilateral relations development over the next five years. This roadmap reflects a shared commitment to more targeted and concrete cooperation,” he said.
During the bilateral meeting, the two heads of state discussed several agendas to strengthen their partnership, ranging from politics, economy, food security, and trade to industry and human resource development.
Prabowo noted that Indonesia and Belarus possess complementary potential, particularly in the development of modern agriculture, the provision of fertilisers, agricultural technology, and heavy machinery.
In the economic sector, both nations agreed to expand partnerships that support their respective national development agendas. Future cooperation focuses include industrial development, agricultural modernisation, strengthening supply chains, and technological advancement.
Regarding trade, Prabowo expressed appreciation for Belarus’s steps in completing the ratification process for the Indonesia-Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (I-EAEU FTA). Meanwhile, Indonesia is also in the process of completing the ratification of the said agreement.
Opportunities for collaboration are also considered wide open in the industrial sector. According to Prabowo, both countries will encourage increased investment and the formation of joint ventures in manufacturing, automotive, heavy vehicles, and agro-industry.
Beyond the economic sector, Indonesia and Belarus are also committed to deepening ties in social, cultural, and human resource development. This cooperation will be realised through cultural exchanges, strengthening partnerships between educational institutions, and the development of vocational education and training.
Prabowo believes that the series of agreements reached during President Lukashenko’s state visit will strengthen bilateral relations while opening opportunities for more concrete cooperation in various strategic sectors for both countries.
Prabowo added that the Belarusian President’s visit reflects the deepening relationship between the two nations amidst uncertain global dynamics. He noted that Belarus holds a strategic position as Indonesia’s partner in the Eurasian region.
“This visit signifies the strengthening of the friendship between Indonesia and Belarus amidst evolving global dynamics filled with uncertainty. Belarus is an important partner for Indonesia in the Eurasian region,” he stated.
He added that the relationship between the two countries has been built on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit. Therefore, the visit is expected to result in cooperation that provides tangible benefits to the people of both nations.