Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Indonesian Presidential Palace in Jakarta. The meeting was attended by the Egyptian and Indonesian delegations, and was followed by a joint press conference. During the meeting, President el-Sisi expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him by President Subianto and the Indonesian people.
The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties, including economic and trade cooperation, cultural exchange, and education. They agreed to prioritize enhancing economic and trade cooperation, with a goal of increasing bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030. President el-Sisi also expressed Egypt's interest in encouraging Indonesian companies to invest in the Egyptian market, given its strategic location as a hub for production and export.
President el-Sisi and President Subianto also discussed regional and international issues, including the situation in Palestine. They agreed on the need for a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian issue, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as the capital. President el-Sisi praised Indonesia's role in supporting efforts to stabilize the situation in Gaza and provide humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.
The two presidents also touched on the issue of the Nile River, with President el-Sisi emphasizing the importance of the river to Egypt's water security. He stressed that Egypt will not accept any measures that would undermine its water rights or harm its national interests. President Subianto expressed his support for Egypt's efforts to protect its water rights, and said that he regretted any attempts to infringe on the water rights of other countries.
During the joint press conference, President el-Sisi invited President Subianto to visit Egypt soon, to continue consultations and coordination on bilateral and regional issues. President el-Sisi also expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian people's warm welcome, and praised the strong relations between the two countries.
The two presidents witnessed the signing of four memoranda of understanding between the two countries, on cooperation in maritime affairs, fisheries, statistics, and a strategic partnership. They also discussed opportunities for cooperation in areas such as manufacturing, and President el-Sisi expressed his interest in encouraging Indonesian companies to invest in Egypt.
President Subianto hosted a luncheon in honor of President el-Sisi and his delegation, during which he praised the strong relations between the two countries and expressed his commitment to strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The two presidents also exchanged views on regional issues, including the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.
Key points
- Egypt and Indonesia aim to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion by 2030.
- The two presidents agreed on the need for a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian issue.
- Egypt and Indonesia expressed their commitment to protecting water rights and national interests.
