ASIATODAY.ID, ST. PETERSBURG – Marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Russia, the two nations have reaffirmed their shared commitment to global peace and strategic cooperation.
This was underscored during a high-level meeting between President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, held at the Konstantinovsky Palace, St. Petersburg, on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
During a joint press conference, both leaders emphasized their converging views on key global and regional issues, particularly concerning respect for sovereignty and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
“As President Putin stated, Indonesia and Russia share many common views on international matters. We respect the sovereignty of all nations and are committed to resolving disputes peacefully. We always prefer collaboration over conflict,” President Prabowo affirmed.
Echoing this, President Putin highlighted that Russia and Indonesia actively coordinate in international forums, including the United Nations, to promote peace in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
Strengthening Ties: Indonesia–Russia Sign Strategic MoUs
Demonstrating their growing strategic partnership, the two leaders witnessed the exchange of several key bilateral cooperation documents between the governments of Indonesia and Russia. All documents had been pre-signed by the respective officials and were ceremonially exchanged in the presence of both heads of state.
The exchanged agreements include:
1. Agreement on Higher Education Cooperation between Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology and Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
2. Memorandum of Understanding on Transportation Cooperation between the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and the Russian Ministry of Transport.
3. MoU on Digital and Mass Media Development between Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs and Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media.
4. MoU on Strategic Investment Cooperation between DANANTARA (Indonesia’s Sovereign Investment Authority) and the Joint Stock Company “Management Company of the Russian Direct Investment Fund”.
5. Joint Declaration on the Strategic Partnership between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Indonesia.
These agreements mark a new phase in Indonesia–Russia relations, expanding into sectors such as education, digital economy, investment, transportation, and inter-agency collaboration.
Indonesia Joins BRICS: Russia Welcomes Full Membership
President Prabowo’s visit to Russia also included his participation as a guest of honor at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025. In the bilateral meeting, he extended his gratitude to President Putin for Russia’s full support for Indonesia’s recent membership in BRICS.
“I truly appreciate Russia’s swift and full support for Indonesia’s membership in BRICS. I intended to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan, but I had just been inaugurated and needed to appoint my cabinet,” President Prabowo explained.
President Prabowo also noted the increasing pace of bilateral engagement between the two nations, especially in areas such as trade, economic cooperation, and participation in the Eurasian Free Trade Area.
President Putin welcomed this growing cooperation and emphasized Indonesia’s strategic importance within BRICS, as well as its potential to contribute meaningfully to global development and multilateral dialogue.
“Indonesia is now a full member of BRICS, and we hope it will make significant contributions to the organization’s activities,” said President Putin.
The commemoration of 75 years of Indonesia–Russia diplomatic relations not only celebrates a historical bond but also charts a forward-looking agenda. Both countries agreed that the world needs a more peaceful, balanced, and cooperative international order, and that Indonesia and Russia are committed to being constructive forces in achieving it.
With a shared vision for the future, President Prabowo and President Putin have laid the groundwork for a new era of strategic partnership, built on mutual respect, multilateralism, and sustainable collaboration across sectors. (AT Network)
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