President Prabowo Subianto welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday (6/1). The high-level meeting served as a pivotal moment to further strengthen the enduring bilateral ties between Indonesia and Qatar.
According to a press statement released by the Presidential Secretariat’s Press, Media, and Information Bureau, the visit was characterized by a warm and friendly atmosphere. President Prabowo personally greeted Sheikh Saoud, signaling a strong mutual desire to enhance the open communication and cooperative relationship that the two nations have cultivated over the years.
During the discussion, Sheikh Saoud conveyed a special message from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to President Prabowo. The President warmly received the message, reiterating Indonesia’s firm commitment to deepening the partnership between Jakarta and Doha.
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The two leaders utilized the forum to address the progression of various collaborative initiatives. This discussion follows the significant milestone achieved in April 2025, when President Prabowo and the Emir of Qatar witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) titled Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Dialogue between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the State of Qatar.
This strategic dialogue is designed to foster more intensive cooperation across several key sectors. These include political collaboration on international and regional issues, defense and security, counter-terrorism, and economic development—with a particular focus on trade and investment. Additionally, the framework aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen the interpersonal connections between the citizens of both nations.
Beyond the specific agendas discussed, the meeting underscored a shared commitment to building a constructive and respectful partnership. By reinforcing this strategic alliance, both Indonesia and Qatar aim to not only secure mutual national benefits but also contribute to the broader stability and prosperity of their respective regions.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani, at the Merdeka Palace to strengthen bilateral relations. The discussion focused on deepening the partnership between the two nations, highlighted by a special message delivered from the Emir of Qatar to President Prabowo.
The leaders reviewed collaborative initiatives established under their recent Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Dialogue. This partnership aims to enhance cooperation across critical sectors, including defense, counter-terrorism, and economic development, to promote regional stability and mutual prosperity.