Prabowo Arrives in Washington, Set to Meet Trump

WASHINGTON, Investortrust.id — President Prabowo Subianto arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Washington on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026 to meet Donald Trump and discuss trade tariffs and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties and expand strategic cooperation between Indonesia and the United States. The visit also includes his attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, underscoring Indonesia active diplomacy on global security issues.

Prabowo landed at around 11:55 a.m. local time and was welcomed by Indonesian Ambassador to the United States Dwisuryo Indroyono Soesilo, Defense Attache Air Marshal E Wisoko Aribowo, and Maintenance Group Commander Colonel Gary Charland. He was accompanied on departure from Indonesia by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

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During the bilateral meeting, the two leaders were scheduled to discuss tariff arrangements and sign the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between Indonesia and the United States. The talks were aimed at reinforcing diplomatic relations and broadening economic cooperation through negotiations and formal trade agreements.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy said the visit reflected Prabowo direct diplomatic approach to strengthening domestic industrial productivity and economic value chains. “This visit is part of President Prabowo active diplomacy to enhance economic chains and boost domestic industrial productivity,” Teddy wrote in a statement.

Indonesia Position on Gaza Stabilization Force

The visit also includes his participation in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, highlighting Indonesia diplomatic engagement on the Palestinian issue and broader Middle East stability.

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Separately, Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that any potential participation in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza would remain fully under national control and be based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 of 2025, its free and active foreign policy doctrine, and international law. The mandate would be strictly humanitarian and non combat in nature.

The government emphasized that Indonesian personnel would not engage in combat operations or demilitarization missions and would focus on civilian protection, humanitarian and medical assistance, reconstruction, and capacity building for the Palestinian police. The use of force would be limited strictly to self defense and protection of the mandate in accordance with international law and established rules of engagement.

Indonesia also stressed that deployment would require the consent of Palestinian authorities and would be limited geographically to Gaza as an integral part of Palestinian territory. Participation could be terminated at any time if implementation deviated from Indonesia national caveats or foreign policy principles.

Jakarta reiterated its consistent support for Palestinian independence through a two state solution in line with international law and agreed international parameters. The presence of Indonesian personnel in the stabilization mission would not constitute political recognition or normalization with any party.