prabowo erdogan

President Prabowo Gives Warm Welcome to President Erdogan at the Airport

Share:

Today, February 12, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bogor Presidential Palace. The welcoming ceremony will be followed by a bilateral meeting where both leaders will discuss areas of cooperation that benefit both nations, including potential joint projects such as the development of a fifth-generation fighter jet.

President Erdogan’s state visit began the evening of February 11, 2025, when his presidential plane landed at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta. Prabowo warmly greeted Erdogan at the foot of the airplane steps. The leaders exchanged a firm handshake in the rain, accompanied by an official welcoming ceremony.

Erdogan and his wife, Emine Erdogan, honoured the Indonesian and Turkish flags carried by troops. The ceremony featured a line of honour with 20 soldiers on each side, six cannon blasts, and the sounds of theDrum of Victory, followed by the traditional Gambang Kromong music that enhanced the warm and intimate atmosphere.

Following the ceremonial welcome, President Prabowo personally escorted President Erdogan and Mrs. Emine Erdogan to their residence in Indonesia, showing both respect and friendship. The two leaders travelled together in the same vehicle on their way to the Bogor Palace.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Rizal, an Indonesian official, commented,Since Prabowo became the Minister of Defense, he has maintained a close relationship with Erdogan and Turkey. This visit, along with the cooperation plans, shows the mutual benefits of this closeness.”

Erdogan’s visit to Indonesia is part of a broader trip that includes stops in Malaysia and Pakistan, as these countries are key partners for Turkey in the region.

Following the state ceremony at Bogor Palace, President Erdogan will attend a business forum to promote collaboration between Indonesian and Turkish companies. The visit promises to deepen ties not only between the governments but also among businesses from both nations.

Rizal added,In addition to intergovernmental discussions, the visit will be marked by agreements between business leaders from both Indonesia and Turkey.”

Important Road Closures in Bogor for Erdogan’s Visit

During President Erdogan’s visit to Bogor for the official meeting, certain roads will be temporarily closed. The Bogor City Government has advised residents to avoid the following routes between 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on February 12, 2025: Jl. Ir. H Juanda, Jl. Jalak Harupat, Jl. Raya Pajajaran, and Jl. Otto Iskandardinata. The city has apologized for any inconvenience this may cause.

Find this article helpful? Check out more Indonesian News from Social Expat:

SEO Writer

Imelda is a content writer specializing in viral news and Indonesian culture. Her work revolves around researching and analyzing current events, social media trends, and popular culture.

Related News

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali is undergoing a major runway resurfacing project that is scheduled to last for 10 months, from July 2025 until May 2026. The work involves a complete asphalt overlay of the runway’s surface, covering a length of 3,000 metres and a width of 45 metres. The General Manager […]

Indonesia continues to be a top travel destination for international visitors, particularly from neighbouring countries and regional partners. Based on recent data from the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS), Malaysia has emerged as the leading country of origin for international tourists visiting Indonesia during the first five months of 2025. List of Top 10 […]

A 46 year old Swiss tourist, Benedikt Emmenegger, sustained serious injuries while descending Mount Rinjani in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. The incident occurred shortly after he reached the summit of the mountain and was making his way down towards Segara Anak Lake via the Pelawangan Sembalun trail. Chairman of the […]

On Monday, 7 July 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of import tariffs on 14 countries, including Indonesia, declaring that Indonesian products would face a tariff rate of 32%. According to Mr Trump, these tariffs were scheduled to come into effect on 1 August 2025. “The tariff imposed for Indonesia is 32%, which […]

Expat Property

Indonesia Visas

Expat Event

Social Networking Event
150,000
OZONE Bar
Business Networking
150,000
Manaw – Contemporary Thai Dining
Social Networking Event
200.000
H BAR SCBD

Indonesia Guide

Just For Fun

Write For Us

Exclusive Promotions

Event Gallery