Prabowo Meets MBZ, Discusses Increased UAE Investment in Indonesia

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) at Qasr Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The meeting focused on increasing investment.

The meeting was attended 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 an iftar. After iftar, the dialogue continued in an expanded meeting to discuss a number of strategic agendas, ranging from strengthening energy cooperation, investment, to future economic partnerships. Prabowo and MBZ also held a tête-à-tête meeting during the meeting.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said that the two heads of state discussed concrete steps to deepen the strategic partnership between Indonesia and the UAE, especially in the investment and economic sectors. He explained that President MBZ directly conveyed the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to increase its investment in Indonesia.

“The meeting discussed cooperation to increase investment. Bilateral relations are being enhanced. The UAE wants to increase its investment in Indonesia,” said Teddy.

This increased cooperation marks the bilateral relations between the two countries, which have long been known to be close and mutually beneficial. Indonesia is seen as a key strategic partner in Southeast Asia, especially in the fields of energy, infrastructure, and future economic development.

On the other hand, the Indonesian government also welcomes this commitment and affirms Indonesia’s readiness to continue strengthening a conducive and sustainable investment climate. In addition, it is committed to opening up wider opportunities for UAE investors in various national priority sectors.

Teddy explained that this meeting also reaffirms the bilateral relations between Indonesia and the UAE towards a more comprehensive and long-term strategic partnership.