Prabowo and MBZ Strengthen Strategic Partnership at Qasr Al Bahr Palace
Upon arrival at Qasr Al Bahr, President Prabowo was personally welcomed by President MBZ.
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), at the Qasr Al Bahr Palace, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday (26/2) local time.
This meeting was part of President Prabowo’s working visit to strengthen the strategic partnership between Indonesia and the UAE, which has been rapidly developing in recent years.
According to a statement received on Friday, upon arrival at Qasr Al Bahr, President Prabowo was personally welcomed by President MBZ.
A warm atmosphere was immediately felt from the start of the meeting, which took place in the palace’s open garden, with the backdrop of palm trees and the twilight light of Abu Dhabi adding to the intimate and familiar atmosphere.
The delegations of both countries sat facing each other in a circular formation, creating an atmosphere of equal, open, and respectful dialogue.
President Prabowo was accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE Judha Nugraha, and President Director of PT Pindad (Persero) Sigit P Santosa.
Meanwhile, President MBZ was accompanied by Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Advisor to the Presidential Court Mohamed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Advisor for Strategic Affairs Ahmed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei, and UAE Ambassador to Indonesia Abdulla Salem Obaid Salem Al Dhaheri.
The series of meetings continued with a joint iftar (breaking of the fast) in a solemn and harmonious atmosphere.
This Ramadan moment further strengthened the fraternal atmosphere between the two leaders. President Prabowo also performed the Maghrib prayer in congregation with the entourage.
The dialogue then continued in an expanded meeting to discuss a number of strategic agendas, ranging from strengthening energy cooperation, investment, to future economic partnerships.
This meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to deepen mutually beneficial and long-term collaboration.
In conclusion, President Prabowo and President MBZ held a tête-à-tête in an open and constructive atmosphere.
The direct conversation between the two leaders reflected the close personal relationship as well as the strong determination to continue strengthening the close bilateral relationship.
This meeting has special significance because this year, 2026, marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the UAE.
Half a century of partnership has become a solid foundation for both countries to open a new chapter of strategic cooperation that is broader, deeper, and has a greater impact on the welfare of the people of both nations.