Prabowo Meets with Ray Dalio: Topics Discussed

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto received the renowned investor and one of Danantara’s advisors, Ray Dalio, at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (27/3/2026). The meeting discussed projections for strengthening Indonesia’s economic growth, including the optimisation of Danantara’s role in promoting the national economy.

“This afternoon, President Prabowo Subianto received Ray Dalio as one of Danantara’s advisors and a key figure in the international financial world, at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta,” stated Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, quoting the remarks.

Further, Teddy revealed that the discussion in the meeting focused on the potential and prospects of Indonesia’s future economic growth. In this context, the President also highlighted the importance of strengthening Danantara’s role as a driving force for national economic growth.

“The meeting discussed Indonesia’s economic prospects, as well as the optimisation and strengthening of Danantara’s role as the engine of Indonesia’s economic growth,” Teddy explained.

Teddy said that the establishment of Danantara by President Prabowo last year was a strategic step in optimising state assets. As a sovereign wealth fund, Danantara is expected to continue strengthening strategic partnerships and increasing international confidence.

“Danantara, as Indonesia’s strategic investment management body established by President Prabowo Subianto in February 2025 to optimise state assets, manage strategic SOEs, and act as a Sovereign Wealth Fund, continues to collaborate with strategic partners to enhance trust and Danantara’s strength in the international arena,” he said.

Also present at the meeting were Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Minister of Investment and Head of BPI Danantara Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, and State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi.