President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia at his official reception ceremony in Qasr Al Watan on Saturday.
The Indonesian Presiden's motorcade was met by a procession of riders on camels and Arabian horses, alongside traditional Emirati cultural performances in celebration of the visit.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accompanied President Subianto to inspect the guard of honour and witness performances of the UAE and Indonesian national anthems. The ceremony featured a 21-gun artillery salute, and the visiting delegation received a warm welcome from groups of Emirati children waving the flags of both countries and offering cheerful greetings.
President Prabowo Subianto is accompanied on the visit by a delegation comprising Sugiono, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment; Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources; Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Minister of Tourism, and a number of senior Indonesian officials.
The Indonesian head of state arrived in Abu Dhabi for a state visit, soon after his last visit in July 2024.