Indonesia’s President Calls Country Russia’s “Gateway” to Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has pitched his nation as Russia’s main entry point into Southeast Asia. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in the Russian city of Vladivostok, Prabowo called Indonesia “a natural entry point to ASEAN,” the regional bloc of ten Southeast Asian nations. His comments are aimed at attracting Russian investors to use Indonesia as a base for expanding business across the region. The statement signals a push for closer economic ties between Jakarta and Moscow.