Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif described his meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as “extremely productive and gratifying” on Tuesday. The leaders pledged to expand bilateral trade and cooperation in sectors including health, education, culture, and vocational training. Several memoranda of understanding were signed to formalize the agreements.
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PM Shehbaz noted that Pakistan’s current trade with Indonesia stands at $4.5 billion, largely due to palm oil imports. He highlighted plans to balance trade by boosting Pakistan’s agricultural exports and IT-led initiatives. The premier also confirmed that Pakistani doctors, dentists, and medical experts would be sent to Indonesia to support the country’s expanding health sector.
Greatly honoured to welcome my dear brother, President Prabowo Subianto, on his first official visit to Pakistan.
Pakistan and Indonesia are bound together by a shared history, deep cultural affinity, and a friendship rooted in mutual respect and solidarity.
Looking forward to… pic.twitter.com/ZN85Dq1eaM
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, on his first official visit to Pakistan.
He said, “Pakistan and Indonesia are bound together by a shared history, deep cultural affinity, and a friendship rooted in mutual respect and… pic.twitter.com/CbhyZY3e5e
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) December 8, 2025
Recalling the historical ties between the two nations, PM Shehbaz praised Indonesia’s support during Pakistan’s 1965 war and its longstanding backing of Pakistan’s stance on Gaza. He emphasized that the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations would be celebrated jointly in Islamabad and Jakarta. The prime minister expressed optimism that the partnership would continue to grow in strength and vision.
President Subianto echoed Shehbaz’s sentiments, calling the relations “historic and brotherly.” He highlighted common values and shared interests as the largest Muslim-majority nations and described the countries’ Islam as moderate, promoting inclusivity and tolerance. Subianto also praised Pakistan’s assistance in health and expressed his hope for enhanced cooperation in trade, education, and foreign policy.
The Indonesian president stressed that both countries would maintain a common stance on international issues, particularly the two-state solution for Palestine. Subianto expressed optimism about future collaboration and extended an official invitation for Pakistani leaders to visit Indonesia. His two-day visit marks the first Indonesian presidential trip to Pakistan since 2018.
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During the visit, Subianto was welcomed with a formal guard of honour in Islamabad and is scheduled to meet President Asif Ali Zardari, as well as Pakistan’s military leadership. Talks are expected to further strengthen cooperation at regional and global levels.