Official Telegram from the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed 75th birthday greetings to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto through an official telegram released by the Kremlin in Moscow on Saturday (10/17/2026).

In the written message, Putin praised Prabowo as an experienced and visionary leader. According to him, Prabowo has earned well-deserved respect from the Indonesian people and high prestige abroad for his work in national development and defending Indonesia's interests on the world stage.

Putin also stressed that Moscow deeply appreciates President Prabowo's consistent commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship between Russia and Indonesia.

Birthday greetings from world leaders are a diplomatic tradition affirming international recognition of Prabowo's leadership in the second year of his administration.

Commitment to Strategic Partnership

According to Putin, productive communication between the two leaders will drive strategic partnership across key sectors. The cooperation covers bilateral dialogue as well as collaboration in various multilateral forums, such as the United Nations, BRICS, and the Russia-ASEAN partnership.

The Russian leader expressed optimism that Jakarta and Moscow can continue working consistently together in addressing various regional and global issues to safeguard international stability and security.

Closing his message, Putin wished Prabowo continued health, happiness, and success in carrying out his state duties. The greeting signals the warmth of diplomatic relations between the two countries amid shifting global geopolitics.

Indonesia-Russia relations have a long history. Indonesia joined BRICS as a full member in early 2025, a forum that has become one of the pillars of cooperation between the two countries. The Russia-ASEAN partnership dialogue also continues to grow as a venue for consulting on regional security issues.

For Prabowo, Putin's greeting adds to a series of 75th birthday wishes from world leaders. The moment also underscores Indonesia's continued free-and-active foreign policy, maintaining good relations with all major world powers.

Putin has previously conveyed congratulations to Prabowo on key state occasions, including his presidential inauguration. The consistency of these diplomatic gestures reflects the close communication between the two leaders in recent years.