Prabowo met the FIFA president in the US, reinforced the collaboration for Indonesian football

Jakarta – President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the President of the International Football Federation (Fifa) Gianni Infantino in New York, United States (US). The meeting discussed the rapid development of Indonesian football, while the connection of collaboration between Indonesia and Fifa was reinforced. In the statement of the Palace Press Bureau, Wednesday (9/24/2025), the presence of the Fifa president was welcomed by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. Both of them were on their way to the meeting room. Browse to continue to the meeting with content, Gianni expressed his appreciation for President Prabowo’s full support for the world of football. According to him, Prabowo’s breakthrough for the progress of football in RI is quite unique. “I am honored and very happy to meet with the president of Indonesia. He is a great friend of football, a leader who keeps his words fast. And what he has and does for football in large football countries like Indonesia is really unique,” he said. The President of Fifa said the Indonesian government performed a major leap in the development of national football, both for boys, girls, young age groups, to seniors. According to him, this sport has touched the hearts and emotions of the Indonesian people over the past few years. “In the world, this country has made the greatest progress in that short time. Thanks to the people, thank you to the president, thank you for your investment, thank you for the enthusiasm of every Indonesian person,” Gianni said. Gianni emphasized that Fifa will continue to support Indonesia, one of which is through the existence of his regional office in Jakarta. Not only that, Fifa hopes to strengthen the collaboration with Indonesia as an important partner in the development of global football. “We hope to continue this fantastic collaboration for Indonesia, for all Asean, for Asia and for the whole world. We are united. It is also our discussion with the president. We want to unite the world and Indonesia plays an important role in it,” he concluded. (FCA/YGS)