Upon his arrival at his hotel in St. Petersburg, President Prabowo Subianto was warmly welcomed by Indonesian citizens, including students, migrant workers, and members of the diaspora. The atmosphere was filled with excitement as people eagerly greeted him with cheers, requests for photos, and heartfelt exchanges. President Prabowo graciously engaged with everyone, shaking hands, smiling, and having friendly conversations. Notably, three medical students from Papua studying in St. Petersburg expressed their joy at meeting the President in person for the first time. Additionally, a family from Solo, Indonesia, living in Russia, had the chance to greet Prabowo, with one of the children even asking for Lego, bringing joy to all present. The encounter was emotional, evoking feelings of national pride as the Indonesian community offered warm wishes and prayers to their President, showing deep admiration and gratitude. There were also hopes shared for the establishment of an Indonesian consulate in St. Petersburg, highlighting the strong bond between Indonesia and its citizens living abroad.
Prabowo’s Warm Welcome: Indonesian Diaspora in Russia
