Prabowo Welcomes 12 Global CEOs: Exploring Investment in Indonesia

In a crucial move to attract foreign capital and strengthen the national economy, President Prabowo Subianto held a landmark meeting with twelve heads of leading global investment firms. The event took place in Washington DC, United States, on Friday 20 February 2026, as part of the president’s working visit agenda. The assets managed by these investors collectively reach an extraordinary figure of approximately US$15 trillion, underscoring the vast potential that could be channelled into Indonesia.

The meeting served as an important platform for President Prabowo to present his national economic vision and strategy before the world’s investment decision-makers. He was accompanied by Investment and Downstream Processing Minister/BKPM Head, who also serves as Danantara CEO, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani.

Presenting the Economic Vision and Indonesia’s Investment Climate

During the plenary session, President Prabowo candidly outlined the direction of national economic policy designed to drive sustainable and inclusive growth. He emphasised the importance of strengthening Indonesia’s investment climate, with a focus on creating a conducive environment for foreign capital inflows. The government’s commitment to maintaining stability — both economic and political — as well as legal certainty, were presented as the key pillars for investors. This aims to provide a sense of security and confidence for those planning to invest in the country.

President Prabowo also delivered a powerful message: Indonesia no longer wishes to be known as a “sleeping giant.” The time has come for Indonesia to rise, move actively, and optimally harness all of its national economic potential, with the support and collaboration of global partners. This statement reflects a grand ambition to position Indonesia as a dynamic economic force on the international stage.

Constructive Dialogue and Strategic Partnership Potential

Following the general presentation, dialogue continued with one-on-one discussion sessions between President Prabowo and each investment firm chief. These sessions provided a valuable opportunity to explore specific cooperation potential more deeply and discuss investment opportunities most relevant to both parties. The in-depth discussions enabled investors to better understand investment prospects in Indonesia’s priority sectors, ranging from natural resource downstream processing and renewable energy to digital infrastructure.

Investment and Downstream Processing Minister/BKPM Head Rosan Perkasa Roeslani offered a positive assessment of investor response to Danantara’s presence. According to Rosan, global investors view Danantara as a potential strategic local partner. This partnership is expected to facilitate various investment schemes, both focused on Indonesia and global in scope.

“They also see potential as a local partner for Danantara, and that provides comfort and confidence as well, because we can invest together not only in Indonesia but also outside Indonesia,” said Rosan in his official statement on Saturday 21 February 2026. This statement underscores the expected synergy between local entities and international investors to unlock broader investment opportunities.

Meeting Duration Exceeds Expectations

The success and high level of interest from global investors was evident from the meeting’s duration. The session, originally scheduled for one hour, ran for nearly two hours, demonstrating that the discussions were highly constructive and meaningful.

“The discussion was quite lengthy, approximately two hours, up from the initially estimated one hour, because the discussion was very fruitful, very productive,” said Rosan. This high level of engagement and enthusiasm serves as a very encouraging early indicator for the prospect of substantial foreign investment flowing into Indonesia.

Potential Sectors and Next Steps

The meeting opened the door for various sectors to attract investment. Key focus areas include:

• Natural Resource Downstream Processing: Investment in processing and manufacturing industries to increase the added value of Indonesia’s natural products.
• Renewable Energy: Development of clean energy projects such as solar, wind, and geothermal to support the energy transition and achieve net-zero emission targets.
• Digital Infrastructure: Construction of data centres, telecommunications networks, and technology solutions to support the rapidly growing digital economy.
• Manufacturing and Strategic Industries: Development of the manufacturing sector capable of creating jobs and reducing import dependency.
• Tourism and Creative Economy: Investment in developing premier tourist destinations and the creative economy ecosystem.

The next steps will involve follow-up on each one-on-one discussion. Teams from the Investment Ministry/BKPM and Danantara will work intensively to facilitate the negotiation process, provide required information, and resolve any administrative barriers that may arise. With the strong foundation laid by this strategic meeting, Indonesia is optimistic about attracting a significant new wave of investment, driving economic growth, and realising its aspiration to become an advanced, self-reliant, and competitive nation.