Belarus President Lukashenko's visit to Indonesia covered by local media

The official visit of the President of Belarus to Indonesia is being widely covered by local media. As Jakarta prepared to welcome the Belarusian leader, Indonesian outlets highlight the potential of bilateral cooperation and describe Belarus and Indonesia as having complementary economies. Okezone reports that Jakarta's Presidential Palace is preparing for the visit, with LED screens across the city displaying a photo of Prabowo alongside Lukashenko and the message: "Welcome to Indonesia." Detik News states the visit will strengthen Indonesia-Belarus relations and lead to cooperation beneficial for both peoples. Telusur notes the visit is expected to result in strategic agreements that deepen economic ties, citing Belarus’s strengths in industrial and agricultural production and Indonesia’s large domestic market and investment opportunities. Antara reports that a "Roadmap for Bilateral Cooperation 2026–2030" will be presented during the visit, guiding collaboration in economy, agriculture, food security, culture, science, and technology. Media Kampung emphasizes Belarus’s role as a key Eurasian partner and EAEU member, with trade boosted by the Indonesia-EAEU free trade agreement. Investor quotes Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, stating trade continues to grow, supported by ongoing ratification of the Indonesia-EAEU deal, and notes frequent high-level contacts, including a Belarusian delegation returning to Indonesia less than a month after a Joint Commission meeting. CNBC Indonesia reports Airlangga’s hope for Belarusian cooperation in producing green technology, such as electric buses. Head Topics reports 17 memoranda of understanding were signed Tuesday between Indonesian and Belarusian businessmen. IDX Channel notes agreements to expand cooperation in heavy machinery for mining and agricultural equipment, highlighting Belarusian trucks and mining vehicles as valuable for Indonesia’s annual 800-million-ton coal production. IDN Times quotes foreign ministers Sugiono and Ryjankou expressing confidence the state visit will significantly strengthen bilateral ties and emphasizing the importance of cooperation amid changing global conditions.