WNAM REPORT: Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka departed for Johannesburg on Friday to represent President Prabowo Subianto at the G20 Summit, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to global economic recovery and international cooperation.
Gibran took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta at 9:30 a.m. local time for the two-day summit, which will be held on November 22–23, 2025, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.
His participation signals Jakarta’s intention to maintain an active role in shaping responses to global economic headwinds under President Prabowo’s administration.
At the forum, Gibran is expected to deliver remarks on Prabowo’s behalf, outlining Indonesia’s positions on several priority issues facing major economies.
He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with foreign leaders to convey Prabowo’s messages, particularly on strengthening political ties and expanding economic cooperation.
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The Johannesburg summit will feature three main sessions aimed at addressing mounting global challenges across sectors.
The first session will focus on sustainable economic growth, including the role of trade and finance in development and the debt burdens of developing nations.
The second session will examine resilience, covering disaster management, climate change, a just energy transition, and global food systems.
The final session will address decent work and the governance of artificial intelligence, as well as critical minerals — a central Indonesian priority given the country’s strategic resources.
Indonesia has long promoted stronger global cooperation on mineral value chains and aims to expand discussions on equitable partnerships at the summit.
Gibran’s visit marks his highest-level multilateral engagement since assuming office, reinforcing Indonesia’s intent to remain an influential voice in international forums.
