Steve Forbes: President Prabowo’s Leadership Becomes Inspiration, Indonesia is Ready to Be Global Power

Forbes Media’s Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Steve Forbes, delivers a press statement to the media after having a meeting with President Prabowo at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta (07/23). (Photo by: Bureau of Press, Media, and Information (BPMI) of Presidential Secretariat)

Forbes Media’s Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, Steve Forbes, expressed his appreciation for President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership, in a meeting at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (07/23). In his view, strategic moves taken by President Prabowo in reinforcing economic reformation, deregulation, and strengthening strategic factors are crucial foundations for Indonesia to gain a global power position.

“This is a kind of leadership focus which any country want to see, and today we are seeing it in Indonesia. So, we are optimistic. Sometimes it takes an outsider to appreciate the good things which are happening, rather than those who are living with them every day,” Forbes said to media crew after the meeting.

Forbes also believed that President Prabowo’s leadership brings fresh air in creating a more conducive business climate, through among others deregulation efforts, increasing agriculture production, and eradicating corruption. According to him, those steps are the key to transforming Indonesia into one of major players in economic world.

“The progress made by Indonesia, and more importantly, the progress that will be reached by Indonesia, will be a significant story at global level and an inspiration for other countries,” Forbes said.

Forbes furthermore expressed his great optimism about Indonesia’s future under President Prabowo’s leadership. “These are fascinating periods, and we are happy to be here to record and also provide platform for the world to see what we are witnessing – remarkable future for a great country,” he said enthusiastically.

In addition, Forbes also announced that Indonesia will host CEO Global Forum which will be held by Forbes Media on October, 14-15, 2025. This prestigious forum will bring together international business leaders, and President Prabowo will have the honour to act as the keynote speaker.

“We will hold CEO Global conference here in October. President Prabowo will attend the conference. This will be an opportunity for investment world and business leaders to experience a bright future which awaits Indonesia,” Forbes said.  (Bureau of Press, Media, and Information (BPMI) of Presidential Secretariat)