Prabowo Subianto, the President of Indonesia, received a heartfelt welcome from Indonesian citizens upon his arrival at his hotel in St. Petersburg. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as a crowd of Indonesians, including students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora, greeted him warmly with cheers, photo requests, and sincere conversations. Prabowo graciously interacted with everyone, shaking hands, smiling, and engaging in friendly banter. Three medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg expressed their joy at meeting the President in person for the first time. A family from Solo, Indonesia, residing in Russia, also had the chance to meet Prabowo, with one of the children even asking for a Lego toy, much to everyone’s delight. The encounter was marked by emotion and national pride, as Indonesian community members offered warm wishes and prayers to their President, showing deep admiration and gratitude. There were discussions about hopes for the establishment of an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong connection between Indonesia and its overseas citizens.
Prabowo Receives Warm Welcome from Indonesian Diaspora in Russia
