President Prabowo Meets FIFA Chief in New York, Commits to Football Reform in Indonesia
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NEW YORK, Investortrust.id – President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in New York on Wednesday, Sept 24, 2025, during his official visit to attend the United Nations General Assembly.
Prabowo’s participation at the 80th UN General Assembly marked a new chapter for Indonesia. On Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025, he delivered Indonesia’s speech on the opening day as the third speaker out of 188 countries, underscoring the country’s growing role on the international stage.
Following his engagements at the UN, President Prabowo held a bilateral meeting with Infantino, a move that highlighted the government’s seriousness in supporting Indonesian football. The meeting was expected to accelerate reforms in the sport while opening opportunities for both technical and financial support from FIFA.
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This was not the first time Prabowo and Infantino held talks. In July 2024, they had met in Paris to discuss broader cooperation between FIFA and the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). Infantino himself has visited Indonesia several times, reflecting FIFA’s close relationship with the country.
The meeting in New York is expected to have a profound impact on the future of Indonesian football. The involvement of the head of state reinforced the government’s direct commitment to building a sustainable football ecosystem.
Both the Indonesian government and FIFA have agreed to continue joint efforts to strengthen Indonesian football. This includes accelerating reforms and modernization programs already initiated by PSSI under its chairman Erick Thohir, ranging from improved training for coaches and referees to the development of facilities that meet international standards.