Vladimir Putin and Prabowo Subianto have affirmed the shared perspectives of both countries in addressing various global and regional issues.

Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have affirmed the shared perspectives of both countries in addressing various global and regional issues.

Both leaders made the statement in a joint press statement following an official bilateral meeting held at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St. Petersburg, Thursday (June 19), according to the Indonesia Cabinet Secretariat in its website on Friday.

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the two countries shared similar principles in international affairs, particularly on conflict resolution and respect for national sovereignty.

“In international affairs, as President Putin mentioned, Indonesia and Russia share many common views. We respect the sovereignty of all nations, we seek to resolve all issues peacefully, and we prioritize collaboration over conflict,” the President stated.

Echoing a similar sentiment, President Putin underscored that the two countries not only share perspectives, but also actively coordinate on various international forum, including the United Nations (UN).

“We note that the positions of Russia and Indonesia on most global and regional issues are very similar or nearly identical. Both countries uphold the principle of sovereignty in the international arena. We are united in promoting peaceful development in the Asia-Pacific region. We coordinate our efforts at the United Nations and other forums,” President Putin noted.

These shared perspectives display a strong foundation for the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Russia that marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.

Both leaders also expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation not only in the economic and trade sectors, but also in global diplomacy that put peace and regional balance of power above everything.

President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday (June 19) attended a meeting with President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, at Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg.

The meeting was part of President Prabowo’s official visit to Russia and his participation as an honored guest at the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

In his opening remarks, President Prabowo expressed his appreciation and gratitude for Russia’s full support over Indonesia’s membership in BRICS (Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Arab Emirates).

He also explained the reason for his absence from the recent BRICS Summit in Kazan.

“I’m also very grateful that Russia supported Indonesia in becoming a full BRICS member in such a short time. I actually wanted to attend the Kazan Summit in person. But at that time, I had just been inaugurated a day earlier and needed to appoint my cabinet,” President Prabowo explained.

The president likewise highlighted the rapidly growing intensity of Indonesia–Russia bilateral relations, both at the head-of-state level and among senior officials. He expressed appreciation for the progress made in economic cooperation and other strategic sectors.

“I have been following the developments — there has been a lot of progress in many areas. The economy is improving, (and) our economic relations are growing. Cooperation in many fields is also going very well, and our agreements in the Eurasian Free Trade Area are progressing very well. I thank you, President Putin. Our relations have come a long way,” the head of stated noted.

In the meantime, President Putin welcomed the opportunity to have more discussions with President Prabowo. The discussion will cover bilateral cooperation between Russia and Indonesia in various areas, which have seen consistent growth.

“Russia–Indonesia relations are developing, and trade volume is increasing. We have many prospects in various sectors, including agriculture, space exploration, and energy. There’s cooperation in the military and technical fields as well. We have many opportunities for collaboration, and we still have room and capacity to grow,” the Russian president said.

The president also emphasized Indonesia’s strategic role as a BRICS member and expressed hope for Indonesia’s contributions to the organization.

“Indonesia is now a full member of BRICS. I hope Indonesia will make a significant contribution to the organization,” he remarked.

 

Reporting by Indonesia Window