Prabowo Strengthens Indonesia’s Global Standing at Gaza Peace Summit After Praise from Trump
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Investortrust.id — President Prabowo Subianto has strengthened Indonesia’s diplomatic influence on the world stage following a widely praised appearance at the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, Oct 13, 2025. The high-level meeting gathered more than 20 world leaders to witness the signing of a historic ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war and restoring stability to the Middle East.
The summit took place at the International Congress Centre in Sharm El-Sheikh, where President Prabowo was warmly welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi upon arrival. The two leaders exchanged greetings before Prabowo joined other heads of state in the main hall, including United States President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
During his address, President Trump drew attention to Indonesia’s growing role in global peace efforts and publicly praised Prabowo as “a very incredible man of Indonesia.” He invited Prabowo to come up to the podium to deliver remarks before the assembly of world leaders.
Rather than stepping onto the podium, Prabowo politely declined the invitation and walked forward only to shake Trump’s hand while smiling. His gesture, accompanied by applause from the other leaders, was viewed as a display of diplomatic grace and humility. “Great job,” Trump said as the two leaders exchanged a handshake.
The brief exchange drew admiration from fellow delegates, reflecting Indonesia’s expanding soft power and Prabowo’s measured approach to diplomacy. Observers at the venue noted that his decision not to speak underscored respect for the established order of the forum while highlighting Indonesia’s influence through conduct rather than rhetoric.
The summit’s main session culminated in the signing of a comprehensive ceasefire document for Gaza, which President Prabowo witnessed alongside other world leaders. The agreement was signed by Trump, El-Sisi, Erdogan, and Sheikh Tamim, marking a pivotal step toward peace in the region. The document covered security arrangements, humanitarian aid mechanisms, and post-war reconstruction coordination.
Before the signing ceremony, Prabowo participated in a group photo session with the attending leaders, standing in the front row between President Macron and United Arab Emirates Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The image, widely circulated by international media, symbolized Indonesia’s position among the world’s most active proponents of peace.
Prabowo’s presence at the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit reaffirmed Indonesia’s long-standing commitment to supporting Palestine and championing global humanitarian causes. Under his leadership, Indonesia has consistently promoted peaceful conflict resolution and multilateral cooperation as cornerstones of its foreign policy.
By participating in the summit and earning visible recognition from world leaders, Prabowo not only elevated Indonesia’s diplomatic stature but also positioned the nation as a respected voice for moderation and stability in international affairs.