JOINT STATEMENT
On His Excellency the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Republic of Indonesia
Jakarta, October 2026
1. At the invitation of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, His Excellency the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi, made an official visit to the Republic of Indonesia on 10 and 11 October 2026, following the visits by President Prabowo to Egypt in December 2024, April 2025 and October 2025.
2. During the visit, an official welcoming ceremony was held in honour of President Al-Sissi at the Presidential Palace of Merdeka. It was followed by bilateral talks with President Prabowo Subianto and then an official lunch. The two Presidents exchanged views on bilateral, regional and international issues of common interest. They also attended the exchange of several bilateral documents aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between Indonesia and Egypt.
3. The two Heads of State reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening political cooperation and coordination through regular exchanges of high-level visits and the activation of existing bilateral mechanisms, including meetings of the Joint Commission. In this regard, the Plan of Action on the Strategic Partnership between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Republic of Indonesia, agreed during the visit, reflects the commitment of both countries to continue implementing their strategic partnership.
4. The two Presidents welcomed the strong development of defence and security relations between the two countries, based on mutual cooperation. They agreed to deepen these relations and broaden their scope in order to strengthen the national capacities of both countries.
5. The Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral trade and economic cooperation by taking advantage of the important potential and opportunities offered to both parties, by expanding market access, by facilitating business engagement and investment, by enhancing the efficiency of the Joint Trade Commission and by advancing joint industrialization projects in priority sectors.
6. The two Presidents welcomed the concrete progress made in the development of strategic cooperation between the Indonesian institution “Danantara” and the “Mostaqbal Misr” Authority of the Future of Egypt for Sustainable Development, demonstrating their common commitment to strengthening economic relations and bilateral investment. They highlighted the promising prospects for cooperation in the production and distribution of crude palm oil and its derivatives, as well as phosphate fertilizers and related raw materials. Such cooperation helps to encourage mutually beneficial investment and to strengthen trade between the two countries.
The two Presidents also encouraged the two institutions to build on the agreements reached, to advance opportunities for joint investment and to extend their cooperation to other strategic sectors, including infrastructure, energy, logistics and agro-industry.
7. Building on the ancient historical and cultural ties between the Egyptian and Indonesian peoples, the Presidents agreed to strengthen relations between the two peoples by expanding cooperation in the fields of education, culture, languages and youth. Such cooperation will include academic and institutional partnerships, student and student exchange programmes, as well as the launch of a new partnership on capacity building and technical cooperation, through the development of a framework for mutually agreed programmes to build on common capacities and achieve advanced development goals.
8. President Prabowo welcomed the decision taken by Al-Azhar University in November 2025 to integrate the Indonesian language into the curriculum of the Faculty of Languages and Translation. It encouraged further cooperation in the field of Arabic language education in Indonesia.
9. Both Presidents stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of nationals of both countries. They encouraged enhanced cooperation between consular authorities and the provision of necessary assistance in accordance with existing national laws and regulations.
10. In the face of accelerating geopolitical and global challenges, the two Presidents stressed the importance of increased strategic rapprochement and close coordination between Indonesia and Egypt in multilateral and regional forums.
11. The two Presidents expressed their deep concern at the continuing Israeli acts of violence and military operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. They also condemned illegal Israeli settlement policies and activities and called for their immediate and complete cessation, in accordance with the provisions of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
12. The Presidents reiterated their unwavering support for the establishment of an independent, sovereign, viable and geographically contiguous State of Palestine on the lines of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of the two-State solution and in accordance with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions.
13. Both Presidents reiterated their categorical rejection of any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians or expel them from their homeland under any pretext. They also renewed their commitment to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace, including through the full implementation of President Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza.
The Indonesian side expressed its appreciation of Egypt’s central role in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the Gaza Strip, reaffirming its commitment to continue its humanitarian support to the Palestinian people.
14. With regard to the situation in the Gulf region, the Presidents expressed their deep concern at the continued escalation and spread of hostilities, as well as the resulting serious repercussions on regional security and stability, civilian security, freedom of navigation, energy security and the global economy.
They called for immediate de-escalation and urged all parties to exercise utmost restraint. They also stressed the importance of respect for the sovereignty of States and their territorial integrity, respect for international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.
15. Both Presidents recognized the increasing scale of the challenges of climate change and water scarcity, as well as their impact on water and food security, sustainable development and regional stability.
In this context, the Indonesian side acknowledged the vital importance of Nile water security for Egypt. Both sides stressed the importance of full respect for the principles of international law governing transboundary watercourses, including the principle of non-harm.
16. President Al-Sissi expressed his sincere gratitude to President Prabowo Subianto for the warm welcome and generous hospitality that he and the accompanying delegation enjoyed during the visit. He wished the Indonesian people more progress and prosperity.
