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Qatar Commits US$2 Billion Investment in Danantara, Says Prabowo

| Source: GALERT
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stated that Qatar has committed to investing US$2 billion in Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara). He said this forms part of increased cooperation between Indonesia and Qatar.

"He [the Emir of Qatar] will invest with Danantara. It's a joint fund, he has committed two billion US dollars," said Prabowo during his state visit to Doha, Qatar, as monitored online from the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel on Sunday, 13 April 2025.

The head of state expressed appreciation for Qatar's commitment to investing in Danantara. "I think this is a good follow-up and he is very enthusiastic," he said.

Prabowo's visit to Qatar included a one-on-one meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Amiri Diwan Palace. He also attended the CEO Forum initiated by the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).

Prabowo was accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono, Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Maruarar Sirait, Minister of Investment and Industrial Estate/Head of BKPM Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

Deputy for Protocol, Press, and Media of the Presidential Secretariat Yusuf Permana stated that the two leaders discussed strategic cooperation between Indonesia and Qatar in several fields. He noted that the two leaders would also witness the signing of several important memoranda of understanding.

"The two leaders will witness several very strategic MoUs to enhance the relationship between Indonesia and Qatar," he said in a press release from the Presidential Secretariat on Sunday, 13 April 2025.

Prabowo was to conclude his visit to Qatar by attending an official luncheon with the Emir of Qatar, before continuing the diplomatic visit to Amman, Jordan, with the Indonesian delegation.

Prabowo visited several countries in the Middle East from 9 to 15 April 2025, including the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan. The head of state aimed to strengthen Indonesia's bilateral relations with strategic partner countries and seek support for his plan to evacuate thousands of Palestinian residents from Gaza to Indonesia.
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