The recent visit of President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, to Brazil was a moment of pride for the Indonesian diaspora in the country. Isaque Hattu, the Chair of the Indonesian Diaspora in São Paulo, expressed great enthusiasm in welcoming the President during his visit. Despite the relatively small number of Indonesian diaspora members in Brazil, they showed a strong sense of unity and excitement in receiving their homeland’s leader. Hattu personally greeted President Prabowo and shared about the Indonesian community in Brazil. He mentioned their joy in welcoming the President despite their small numbers. Hattu also had the opportunity to engage in a friendly conversation with Prabowo, where he shared details about his family background. The President showed interest and appreciation for Hattu’s story, even recognizing the name of an Indonesian figure who had been in Brazil before. As their meeting concluded, Hattu expressed his hopes for strengthened ties between Indonesia and Brazil through cultural exchange and mutual understanding. He believed that Prabowo’s leadership would play a significant role in enhancing the relationship between the two nations.
