Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Jakarta on June 3, 2026, and met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during an official visit to boost bilateral relations [1, 2, 3]. Upon his arrival, Fidan was welcomed by Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, signaling a warm reception from the host country [1, 2].
The leaders held talks aimed at expanding cooperation in defense, energy, emerging technologies, transport infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the halal food industry [1]. These sectors reflect both countries’ ambitions to deepen strategic and economic ties.
Bilateral trade between Türkiye and Indonesia has grown steadily. In 2024, trade reached nearly $2.4 billion, up from $2.1 billion in 2023. Indonesia’s trade surplus with Türkiye also widened from $940 million in 2023 to about $1.5 billion in 2024 [1]. Both sides have set a joint target to increase bilateral trade to $10 billion, an objective agreed upon in April 2025 [1].
Defense cooperation is already underway, including joint development projects for armored vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies [1]. Türkiye was an early recognizer of Indonesia’s independence; diplomatic relations began in 1950, with the Turkish embassy opening in Jakarta in 1957 [2].
The formal mechanism for strategic dialogue, the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, was established in 2022 during Turkish President Erdogan’s visit to Bali for the G-20 summit [2]. Fidan described the recent talks as "highly productive discussions advancing a wide-ranging agenda shared by both countries," emphasizing the broad scope of collaboration envisioned [1].
