Putin Issues Special Invitation to Prabowo for EEF as Guest of Honour

Russian President Vladimir Putin has specially invited President Prabowo Subianto to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, Russia. Prabowo will attend as the primary guest of honour at the forum, which is being held at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU).

Prabow, accompanied by a limited delegation, departed for Vladivostok from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, on Tuesday (1/9/2026) at 23:20 WIB.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Prabowo’s status as the primary guest of honour reflects the close relationship between Indonesia and Russia. His presence also demonstrates Indonesia’s increasing strategic position within the Asia-Pacific region and the wider world.

“President Putin has specifically invited President Prabowo as the primary guest of honour for the EEF. This reflects the close ties between Indonesia and Russia, which continue to be built and strengthened through direct diplomacy between both leaders,” Teddy said in a statement.

This marks Prabowo’s second appearance at an international economic forum organised by Russia. Previously, he attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) last year.

“This is the second time President Prabowo has been trusted as a guest of honour in an international economic forum organised by Russia, following his attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) last year,” he continued.

Teddy noted that Russia views Indonesia as one of its important and strategic partners in the Asia-Pacific region. Indonesia is also regarded as a significant ASEAN member, representing the Global South and the Muslim world.

“Russia views Indonesia as a key strategic partner in the Asia-Pacific, a respected ASEAN member, and an important nation representing the Global South and the Muslim world. This demonstrates Indonesia’s strategic position in global affairs,” he said.

Teddy added that Prabowo’s presence in Vladivostok will be utilised to promote increasingly concrete and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Russia, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, investment, energy, and other strategic sectors.

“Indonesia’s foreign policy remains free and active. President Prabowo is building good relations with all nations, expanding friendships, while ensuring that Indonesian diplomacy yields concrete benefits for national interests and the welfare of the people,” Teddy remarked.

Also part of the flight to Vladivostok were the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming Rosan Roeslani, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.