JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin opened a list of strategic sectors that he wanted to work with Indonesia, from energy to space. But President Prabowo Subianto did not grab everything at once. He instead emphasized focusing on the most urgent areas in an uncertain world: the economy and energy.
The message came during their bilateral meeting at the Kremlin Palace, Moscow, Monday, April 13, 2026. Putin said that Indonesian-Russian cooperation no longer stopped at the language of diplomacy, but began to be directed at concrete sectors.
He named energy, space, agriculture, industry, and pharmaceuticals as key areas that Russia wants to continue to develop with Indonesia. According to Putin, these sectors are the main content of the two countries' strategic relations.
Prabowo responded in a more measured tone. He did not detail all the sectors mentioned by Putin, but immediately emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation, especially in the fields of economy and energy.
In addition to talking about strategic sectors, Prabowo also expressed his gratitude for Russia's support for Indonesia, especially regarding Indonesia's acceptance of BRICS which was said to have been fast. He assessed that Moscow's support was important for Indonesia's interests in the midst of a global situation full of uncertainty.
Putin responded to the visit as an important step, both because of current world developments and because of the opportunity to deepen economic relations between the two countries. He also touched on increasingly open international cooperation after Indonesia joined BRICS.
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