Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto will meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the D-8 summit in Cairo from December 17-19, representing Indonesia as it takes over the group’s chairmanship for 2026-2027. Prabowo aims to strengthen bilateral ties and engage in discussions with key economic figures before visiting Malaysia to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation summit in Cairo, Egypt, taking place from December 17 to 19. In a statement to reporters at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta, Prabowo emphasized the importance of this bilateral meeting, acknowledging Egypt’s status as a regional powerhouse and a strategic partner for Indonesia in the Middle East. Following the summit, he plans to engage in informal discussions with key economic stakeholders before visiting Malaysia to meet with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Before departing Indonesia, Prabowo highlighted the role of the D-8 summit in bolstering cooperation within the Global South. His attendance at this summit also marks Indonesia’s assumption of the chairmanship of the D-8 for the 2026-2027 period, a role transferred from Egypt. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman noted that this opportunity allows Indonesia to elevate the significance of the D-8 organization on a global scale.
The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, established in 1997, focuses on fostering economic cooperation among member nations, which include Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey. The upcoming summit in Cairo is pivotal for member countries as they seek to enhance collaboration and partnership strengths, particularly in the context of global economic challenges. Indonesia’s leadership in the D-8 beginning in 2026 signifies its commitment to promoting development and cooperation among emerging economies, particularly emphasizing the parameters of global economic dialogues.
The forthcoming meetings between Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto and key leaders, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, signal Indonesia’s proactive role in promoting economic diplomacy and its leadership within the D-8 Organization. Through these engagements, Indonesia intends to strengthen its partnerships in the Middle East while advocating for collaborative efforts among the Global South. It is a significant step in enhancing Indonesia’s strategic influence and reinforcing regional cooperation.
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