Islamabad, December 8, 2025 – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto landed at Nur Khan airbase this morning, beginning his first-ever official visit to Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari personally received the distinguished guest in a warm ceremony that underscored the deep fraternal ties between the two Muslim nations.
The two-day visit (December 8-9) marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Indonesia and is expected to open fresh chapters of cooperation.
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, along with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, welcomed President @prabowo of Indonesia on his arrival in Islamabad for a two-day official visit. pic.twitter.com/DPt1n19TuC
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) December 8, 2025
Key Highlights
- President Prabowo accompanied by high-level delegation including key ministers and senior officials
- Delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif scheduled for today
- One-on-one meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and courtesy call by COAS Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir
- Several MoUs likely to be signed in trade, defence, IT, health, education and climate sectors
- Focus on enhancing people-to-people contacts and collaboration at regional forums
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s Visit Strengthens 75-Year Brotherhood
Foreign Office spokesperson said Sunday that both sides will explore new avenues in trade and investment while building on existing cooperation already underway in vaccine production, pharmaceuticals and human resource exchange.
Pakistan and Indonesia enjoy time-tested relations rooted in shared faith, culture, and mutual support on issues of core interest. The last Indonesian presidential visit took place in 2018 when Joko Widodo travelled to Islamabad.
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As President Prabowo begins his packed schedule, observers believe the visit will inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties and contribute to greater peace and prosperity in the region.
The Indonesian leader will depart for Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon.
