Indonesian President Prabowo departed for the United Kingdom today, Sunday, January 18, 2025, from Halim Perdanakusuma airbase in Jakarta. He is scheduled to meet with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
High-Level Meetings Scheduled
The President’s departure was attended by a number of high-ranking Indonesian officials, including Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, discussions with Prime Minister Starmer will focus on potential agreements related to economic and maritime collaborations.
Next Stop: Switzerland
Following his engagements in the UK, Prabowo is scheduled to travel to Switzerland to deliver a keynote address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The WEF is expected to draw 61 heads of state and government, alongside over 1,000 participants.
Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Prabowo will use the forum to hold strategic dialogues with CEOs from leading international companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of President Prabowo’s trip to the UK?
President Prabowo’s trip to the UK is to meet with King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss strategic collaborations in areas including economic and maritime sectors, as well as environmental preservation.
Who accompanied President Prabowo on his departure?
Several state officials saw President Prabowo off, including VP Gibran Rakabuming, Deputy Speaker of the House Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
What will President Prabowo do at the World Economic Forum?
President Prabowo will deliver a keynote address and conduct strategic dialogues with CEOs from leading international companies at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
As President Prabowo prepares to engage with international leaders and business executives, what impact might these discussions have on Indonesia’s future economic and environmental policies?
