Putin meets Indonesian president at Eastern Economic Forum
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in the format of a working breakfast 'on the sidelines' of the 11th East Economic Forum (Vladivostok, Russian Island, September 3, 2026). V.V. Putin: Distinguished Mr. President!
Consensus
- The meeting took place on September 3, 2026.
- The meeting occurred in Vladivostok, on the island of Russky.
- The meeting was held in the format of a working breakfast.
- The meeting took place on the sidelines of the XI Eastern Economic Forum.
- Both leaders expressed positive sentiments about bilateral relations.
- Russia and Indonesia are described as strategic partners.
- Trade and cooperation in agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology, and energy were discussed.
- Indonesia is recognized as a key partner for Russia in Southeast Asia.
- The meeting was attended by senior Russian officials on the Russian side.
- The meeting preceded the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum.
- Both leaders acknowledged long-standing friendship and cooperation.
Points of divergence
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Putin to visit Indonesia. — vesti
- This was the sixth meeting between the two presidents since Subianto took office, and the second visit to Russia in 2026. — vm
- Subianto expressed regret for not attending the Russia-ASEAN summit, stating he was attending the forum to 'pay a debt'. — interfax
- A list of Russian officials present at the meeting was provided. — vm
- Putin mentioned that cooperation with Indonesia is strong within ASEAN and at the UN. — interfax
Coverage (14 sources)
- President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto in... — МИД России
- President of Indonesia invited Putin to visit the country — Вести
- Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto — Кремль. Новости
- Putin met with the president of Indonesia at the VEF — Коммерсантъ
- Putin named Indonesia one of Russia's key partners in Southeast Asia — Интерфакс
- Vladimir Putin holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin conducts talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Meeting takes place in the format of a working breakfast on the fields... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin conducts talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Meeting takes place in the format of a working breakfast on the fields... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin met with the president of Indonesia at the VEF — Вести
- Putin met with the president of Indonesia at the VEF — Ведомости
- Putin holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Meeting takes place in the format of a working breakfast on the fields... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the VEF. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Putin met with Indonesian President Subianto at the sidelines of the VEF — Москва 24
- President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto arrived in Vladivostok to participate in the VEF and meet with Putin. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Indonesia
- Prabowo Subianto
- Vladimir Putin
- Russia
- Vladivostok
- World Economic Forum
- Southeast Asia
- Republic of Indonesia
- Moscow
- MID
- Kremlin
- TASS
- Dmitry Patrushev
More on Prabowo Subianto
- Putin ends EEF with 'together we will win'
- Indonesia-Russia Trade Hits $5B, President Calls for Doubling
More on Vladimir Putin
- Students in the 9th grade planning to enter colleges may only take…
- Trump: Putin Won't Attack NATO
- 12 Cities Presented for Labor Valor Title