Prabowo arrived in Qatar, Indonesian citizens carry support for the U-17 national team during the World Cup

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Doha, Qatar, in the context of a state work visit. The Indonesian population there welcomes the arrival of the arrival of the head of state as they transferred support for the Indonesian U-17 national team that will compete at the World Cup. Based on information from the press, media and information bureau of the presidential secretariat, Sunday (4/13/2024), Prabowo arrived on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at about 21.15 local time at Hammad International Airport, Doha, Qatar. The arrival of Prabowo was welcomed by Qatar Culture Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al-Thani, Indonesian Ambassador Doha Ridwan Hassan, and the defense of the Indonesian Embassy in Doha Colonel Tengku Sony Sony Sonya. In addition, there was also an honorary group of Qatar Amiri guard who also welcomed and accompanied Prabowo. From the airport, Prabowo went directly to the hotel where he spent the night in Doha. Browse to continue with Prabowo content is scheduled to make an official visit while meeting with Qatar Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The welcoming ceremony and the meeting are held in the Amiri Diwan Palace, Doha. Foreign Minister Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya also accompanied Doha during a visit. The arrival of Prabowo in Doha was also enthusiastically welcomed by the Indonesian people who lived in the Golfland. A number of diaspora representatives, students, to the sports community welcomed President Prabowo, who underwent a series of work visits in the Middle East. The chairman of the Indonesian Community Association in Qatar (Permiqa), Syahrial Sawadjur, expressed his emotion and pride to shake hands directly with President Prabowo. “The first time he entered the foyer, it was normal, but when I saw that he was greeting everyone, it was a very special moment how I had the opportunity to shake hands with the highest leader in this Republic,” Syahrial said in a written statement of BPMI. He also conveyed a prayer that Prabowo always received health. Not only that, he also hopes that the visit of Prabowo Indonesia and Qatar can strengthen, especially before the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2026. A warm welcome also comes from the sports community. The chairman of the Indonesian Football Association in Qatar (IFQ), Vidi Viciyandrie, expressed his pride to meet directly with the president. “We are very happy. And we as the community will definitely be welcome with the enthusiasm of its arrival. Hopefully he always gets health,” Vidi said. He hoped that the presence of Prabowo would also provide enthusiasm and support for the development of national football, especially before the U-17 World Championships to be held in Qatar in November. “I hope Indonesian football with Pak Prabowo’s leadership will be more advanced. And of course, this November, God will be willing, there will be a 17th World Cup that will be in Qatar and qualified Indonesia. That’s why we await the government’s support,” he said. Meanwhile, a similar spirit was also felt by Indonesian students and students living in Qatar. Najla, one of the Indonesian students in Qatar, along with two of his colleagues, Rifky and Amalia, also welcomed President Prabowo in the hotel. According to them, this rare occasion has become a memorable moment. “It can be our one -time experience in life,” he said. The three also hoped that Prabowo’s visit could be an encouragement to Indonesian students in Qatar. “Hopefully, with his presence, you can be a motivation for American Indonesian students who live in Qatar and continue to perform out and make the name of the Indonesian people,” Rifky concluded. The president’s visit to Qatar has become part of a marathon workout to a number of countries in the region, in an effort to strengthen bilateral cooperation and the role of Indonesia’s diplomatic in the world arena. Also watch video: Indonesian U-17 National Team ready to face the semi-final Asia (KNV/IMK) Match Hoegeng Awards 2025, read the inspirational story of the exemplary police candidate here