Lukashenko traveled to Indonesia to seek new partners
Belarus’s self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, visited Indonesia and held talks with the country’s president, Prabowo Subianto. The two sides signed a package of agreements and agreed to expand economic cooperation. One of the main goals is to increase trade between the countries to $500 million.
After years of international isolation, Minsk is increasingly seeking new partners outside of Europe. Indonesia—one of the largest economies in Southeast Asia—has become one such partner.
Belarus’s self-proclaimed president, Alexander Lukashenko, paid an official visit to Indonesia, where he met with the country’s president, Prabowo Subianto. The talks took place at the Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta. Following the meeting, the parties signed seven bilateral agreements and approved a five-year “Roadmap” for cooperation covering 2026–2030. The document outlines the main directions for the development of relations between the countries in the coming years.
One of the main goals is to increase trade volume to $500 million by 2030. Indonesia is interested in importing Belarusian potash fertilizers and industrial equipment. In return, Minsk wants to supply the country with powdered milk for the MBG free school meal program, which is being implemented by Indonesia’s new government.
In addition to the economy, the parties agreed to cooperate in the fields of industry, science, medicine, and standardization. The financial intelligence agencies of the two countries also signed a separate agreement. According to official information, the document provides for joint efforts to combat money laundering and the financing of illegal activities.
Experts note that this visit marks another step by Belarus toward expanding cooperation with Asian countries. Following the events of 2020 and the outbreak of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, most Western countries have significantly reduced their contacts with Minsk, prompting the Belarusian government to actively seek new markets and partners.
At the same time, Belarus remains Russia’s closest ally in the political, economic, and military spheres. According to observers, the trip to Indonesia should help Minsk diversify its foreign trade and find new export opportunities. So far, no major investment projects have been announced. However, the signed documents are expected to serve as the foundation for developing cooperation between the countries over the next five years. “We expect to deepen economic ties and expand cooperation in key sectors,” the joint agreements state.
The actual results of these agreements will become clear later—after the launch of specific joint projects and the implementation of the signed agreements. This was reported by Antara.
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