Prabowo UN Speech: Indonesia Returns!
Indonesia Reclaims Its Voice: president prabowo’s UN Address Heralds Return to Multilateral Diplomacy
NEW YORK, NY – President Prabowo Subianto’s recent address to the United Nations General assembly has been hailed as a pivotal moment, signaling Indonesia’s renewed commitment to multilateral diplomacy on the world stage. The speech, delivered at the UN headquarters in New York on September 23, 2025, marked a significant shift after a decade of perceived absence at the highest levels of the international forum.
Dino Patti Djalal, former Indonesian Ambassador to the United States, lauded President Prabowo’s presence, emphasizing the importance of Indonesia actively engaging in global geopolitics. “The vital message sent from the President’s speech to the world is Indonesia is back in multilateralism diplomacy,” Djalal stated in a video posted to his Instagram account.
For the past ten years, during President Joko Widodo’s management, Indonesia had not been physically represented by its highest leader at the UN General Assembly.This absence, according to Djalal, created a perception that Indonesia was turning its back on multilateral diplomacy, irrespective of the reality.
President Prabowo’s speech, which addressed critical issues ranging from world peace to unwavering support for palestinian independence, was met with enthusiasm and resonated deeply with the international community.Observers noted President Prabowo’s passionate delivery, marked by eight instances of emphasis at the podium and eight separate rounds of applause from officials and delegates, culminating in a standing ovation.
The impact of President Prabowo’s address extends beyond mere symbolism. As Djalal pointed out, it actively counters the perception of Indonesian disengagement and reaffirms the nation’s dedication to working collaboratively with other nations to address global challenges.
Adding to the significance, Djalal, who served as a speechwriter for former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, expressed immense pride in President Prabowo’s address. “As speech writer From former President SBY, I feel proud and moved to see President prabowo Subianto’s speech in the UN General Assembly Session today, September 23, 2025,” he said.
The return of Indonesia to the forefront of multilateral diplomacy under President Prabowo’s leadership promises a more active and influential role for the nation in shaping the future of global affairs. The world is watching, and Indonesia is ready to lead.