President Prabowo’s Support at Expo 2025 Osaka Secures US$23.8 Billion Investment Commitments for Indonesia

President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, visited the Indonesia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Saturday (09/20). (Photo by: BPMI of the Presidential Secretariat)

Indonesia’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka has secured investment commitments worth US$23.8 billion, with realization targeted to begin in 2026. President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto visited the Indonesia Pavilion on Saturday (09/20), to show his support for this strategic milestone.

“As of today, the total investment commitments have reached US$23.8 billion. This is a significant figure that will certainly help Indonesia advance toward becoming a developed nation through these various investments,” said Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) of the Republic of Indonesia, Rachmat Pambudy at Expo 2025 Osaka.

In addition to securing investment, Indonesia’s participation also served as a platform to strengthen its national branding by reaffirming its commitment to sustainable development. Vivi Yulaswati, Deputy for Economy and Digital Transformation at the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) and Commissioner General of the Indonesia Pavilion, explained that the Pavilion was designed with the concept of a grand ship, symbolizing Indonesia’s maritime heritage and its vision for Golden Indonesia 2045.

“The Indonesia Pavilion represents a great ship that reflects our identity as a maritime nation. It is not only about the vessel itself, but also about the interconnectedness of culture, cuisine, and nature, all of which are deeply tied to the sea,” Vivi remarked.

The Indonesia Pavilion also drew the attention of prominent global figures, ranging from princes and prime ministers to ministers. From Indonesia, supports came not only from ministries and government institutions, but also from regional governments, business actors, and the wider public.

“Most of the visitors were from Japan, and their enthusiasm was remarkable. At the same time, we also welcomed many visitors from other countries,” Vivi noted.

In a separate occasion, one of the Japanese visitors, Miwako, shared her positive impression after visiting the Indonesia Pavilion twice. She expressed her admiration for the realistic decorations, the captivating projection mapping performances, and the hospitality of the staff, which made her experience even more memorable.

“From social media, the Indonesia Pavilion looked very lively. It seemed full of fun, with dancing and singing. I was very intrigued. When I entered, I felt a refreshing atmosphere. It made me happy, truly delighted. And many of the displays — the animals, the forests — they all looked very real,” Miwako said.

The Expo also serves as a platform to expand cooperation in the tourism and trade sectors. The enthusiasm of Japanese and international visitors is expected to translate into increased travel and stronger engagement with Indonesia. (BPMI SETPRES) (AP/LW)