Prabowo Subianto on Japan

Prabowo Subianto has prioritized strengthening the comprehensive and strategic partnership between Indonesia and Japan, emphasizing cooperation across multiple sectors following his inauguration in October 2024. Following a January 2025 meeting with then-Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, both leaders concurred to deepen collaboration, particularly in security, economic development, and disaster management. In the security realm, plans were made to hold a Foreign and Defense Ministers' Meeting (2+2) and launch defense consultations, alongside the provision of high-speed patrol boats through Japan's Official Security Assistance program. This active engagement signals a commitment to building a robust bilateral relationship.

His administration seeks to translate this partnership into tangible projects, such as Japanese involvement in Indonesia's geothermal energy sector under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) platform and support for the President's school meals program. Furthermore, Prabowo Subianto's administration welcomes Japanese participation in resource development, including nickel and rare earths, aligning with Japan’s focus on economic security. While maintaining Indonesia's traditional non-aligned stance, the relationship is evolving from a singular focus on development aid to a dual-track dynamic that prominently features security and strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific.