KOMPAS.com - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto arrived in the Republic of South Korea (Korsel) on Thursday (30/10/2025).
According to the Presidential Secretariat, this visit was conducted in order to attend the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit held in Gyeongju.
The Garuda Indonesia-1 aircraft carrying President Prabowo and his entourage landed at Gimhae Air Base, Busan, at around 22.20 local time.
Upon arrival at the bottom of the aircraft's steps, the President was greeted by the Minister of Defense Acquisition Program Administration of the Republic of Korea, Major General (Ret.) Seok Jong Gun, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono, Deputy Mayor of Gyeongju Song Ho-Jun, Indonesian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Cecep Herawan, and the Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul, Colonel Pnb Muhammad Arief. Afterward, Prabowo walked past the honor guard.
Prabowo's agenda in South Korea
Minister of State Secretary (Mensesneg) Prasetyo Hadi said that President Prabowo will be in South Korea for approximately three days.
"He will be in Korea for approximately three days. Please pray for his smooth journey," said Prasetyo.
He added that the President's agenda while in South Korea was only to attend the 2025 APEC Summit."Nothing. Just attending the summit," said Prasetyo.
The APEC Summit itself will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Focus of Discussions at the 2025 APEC Summit
The 2025 APEC Summit carries the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper” under the chairmanship of the Republic of Korea.
This theme reflects the shared commitment of APEC members to create a sustainable future for future generations.
The forum highlights three key priorities: connectivity, innovation, and well-being.
Discussions will focus on trade and investment facilitation, people-to-people connections, the digital transition and green economy, strengthening MSMEs and vulnerable groups, and demographic issues.
At the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM), President Prabowo is scheduled to speak about strengthening economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Indonesia's Strategic Role in APEC
President Prabowo's presence at the 2025 APEC Summit has strategic significance, considering that APEC covers around 60 percent of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 36 percent of the global population.
Indonesia's active participation in APEC provides an opportunity to strengthen its role in building a sustainable and balanced future for the region.
Indonesia is expected to be able to bridge the interests between member countries, while ensuring that the results of APEC cooperation have a direct impact on society, business actors, and the world of work.
Also accompanying President Prabowo on his trip from Jakarta to South Korea was Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
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