Meeting in Japan, Prabowo Invites PM Sanae to Also Visit Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto is on an official visit, meeting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, Japan. Prabowo invited Sanae to visit Indonesia as well. This was stated during a joint press statement by Prabowo and Sanae following their bilateral meeting at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday (31/3/2026). Prabowo appreciated the warm welcome from Japan. “Once again, I feel greatly respected by the Japanese government and nation,” he said. Prabowo then invited Sanae to make an official visit to Indonesia. He emphasised that he would provide a similar warm welcome. “And I would like to invite the honourable Prime Minister of Japan, Her Excellency Takaichi Sanae, to make an official visit to Indonesia, and we will also welcome her warmly,” he said. In addition, Prabowo congratulated Sanae on her victory in the Japanese election. Sanae returned to the position of Prime Minister after winning decisively in the election some time ago. “Also, on this occasion, as fellow politicians, I congratulate Your Excellency on the very significant victory in the recently held election in Japan,” he said. It is known that Prabowo is making his first official visit to Japan from 29-31 March 2026. Prabowo began the visit by meeting Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on 30 March. This was followed by a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister at the Akasaka Palace today.