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Russia-Indonesia diplomatic and economic relations

Overview

Diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and Indonesia have shown significant strengthening. In August 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the bilateral relationship as developing “very successfully” in a message to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Following this, President Prabowo traveled to Vladivostok for the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) from September 1–4, 2026.

During the forum, the two leaders discussed expanding cooperation across sectors including agriculture, shipbuilding, digital technology, trade, energy, nuclear technology, maritime cooperation, and space technology. President Prabowo emphasized economic connectivity, stating, “The Pacific Ocean does not separate us. The Pacific Ocean connects us. It is not a wall between us. It must be a highway between our two economies.” He proposed establishing direct shipping and flight routes to improve logistics and urged a transition from personal trust to institutional cooperation supported by reliable payment systems.

Key economic initiatives include investments in mineral resources and fertilizer. Specifically, state-owned Pupuk Indonesia signed a memorandum of understanding to conduct a joint study regarding a potential urea fertilizer plant in Vladivostok. In the maritime sector, President Putin proposed cooperation involving advanced fishing vessels exceeding 102 meters in length. Furthermore, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that licensing for the Russian company Rusal to develop a bauxite downstreaming project in Kalimantan is nearing completion. Indonesia has also commenced the second phase of crude oil imports from Russia to diversify energy sources.

Following the forum, Indonesian officials addressed misinformation regarding the trip. Muhammad Qodari, Head of the Government Communications Agency, stated the visit aligns with Indonesia’s “free and active” foreign policy. Meanwhile, members of the Indonesian House of Representatives called for investigations into viral hoaxes, including false claims regarding President Putin’s interactions with Prabowo and the conduct of Foreign Minister Sugiono.

Entities

Prabowo Subianto · Vladimir Putin · Eastern Economic Forum · Russia · Indonesia

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Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Indonesia advances energy and mining partnerships with Russia

    Indonesia is finalizing plans for Rusal to build a bauxite-to-alumina facility in Kalimantan and has begun the second phase of crude oil imports from Russia to bolster energy security.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Prabowo Subianto's Russia visit sparks misinformation concerns

    Indonesian officials defend President Prabowo’s visit to Russia’s Eastern Economic Forum as a strategic move for national interest, while lawmakers urge police to crack down on viral misinformation.

  3. 5 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Prabowo Subianto seeks direct Indonesia-Russia connectivity and strategic investments

    President Prabowo Subianto is pushing for direct sea and air connectivity between Indonesia and Russia, alongside new investments in urea production and advanced fishing vessels.

  4. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 23 sources
    Indonesia and Russia strengthen strategic ties at Eastern Economic Forum

    At the 11th Eastern Economic Forum, Presidents Prabowo and Putin discussed expanding Indonesia-Russia cooperation in energy, agriculture, and defense, while pushing for EAEU trade agreement ratification.

  5. 10 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 28 sources
    Prabowo Subianto meets Vladimir Putin at Eastern Economic Forum

    President Prabowo Subianto attended the 11th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia, meeting President Putin to discuss expanding trade, energy, and maritime cooperation while reaffirming Indonesia's non-aligned's's'

  6. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Vladimir Putin praises successful development of Russia-Indonesia relations

    Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Indonesia's Independence Day, praising the successful development of bilateral ties and cooperation within BRICS.

Sources

actualidad.rt.com · antaranews.com · beautynury.com · bisnis.liputan6.com · clovermedia.jp · cnbcindonesia.com · disway.id · economy.okezone.com · ekbis.sindonews.com · en.antaranews.com · en.tempo.co · gerindra.id · indonesiamaritimenews.com · industry.co.id · inews.id · katadata.co.id · m.jpnn.com · malutpost.id · matamata.com · mediaindonesia.com · megapolitan.okezone.com · military-stuff.org · minews.id · nasional.sindonews.com · okezone.com · pendidikan.harianjogja.com · radarbandung.id · realita.co · republika.co.id · rmol.id · rri.co.id · sputnikglobe.com · sputniknews.in · sputniknews.vn · theeuropetoday.com · transportasimedia.com · viva.co.id

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