Prabowo: Indonesia is the Gateway for EAEU to ASEAN

President Prabowo Subianto has positioned Indonesia as the strategic entry point for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) into the Southeast Asian market. Speaking on Wednesday, Prabowo highlighted the country’s central role in bridging the EAEU—a bloc of several former Soviet states—with the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “Indonesia is the natural gateway,” Prabowo stated, emphasizing the nation’s large economy and strategic location. He argued that closer ties between the two regions would unlock significant trade and investment opportunities, benefiting both sides. The President’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions to deepen economic cooperation between the EAEU and ASEAN. By leveraging its position, Indonesia aims to facilitate smoother access for EAEU goods and services into one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets. No specific agreements or timelines were announced during the address.