UN Secretary-General's Visit to Indonesia: Staying in Hambalang and Meeting with the Foreign Ministry

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres concluded his working visit to Indonesia on Monday (19/10/2026).

Guterres arrived in Indonesia on Saturday (17/10/2026) evening.

His arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport was warmly welcomed by Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir.

"The working visit of UNSG Guterres to Indonesia marks an important moment in Indonesia's diplomatic relations with the UN, while also opening avenues for strengthening communication and multilateral cooperation to tackle various global challenges," stated the Indonesian Presidential Secretariat.

Deputy Spokesperson for the UNSG Farhan Haq previously mentioned that Guterres’ visit aimed to discuss the strengthening of cooperation between Indonesia and the UN within the multilateral system.

UNSG Stays at Prabowo's Residence

Guterres also took the opportunity to stay at President Prabowo’s residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday (18/10/2026).

Cabinet Secretary Col. TNI Teddy Indra Wijaya remarked that during the meeting, Guterres appreciated Indonesia's foreign policy leadership under Prabowo.

"The UNSG praised President Prabowo’s efforts to maintain global order and Indonesia’s tangible actions to assist the Palestinian people," Teddy stated.

Furthermore, Guterres bid farewell before the conclusion of his term as UNSG in December 2026.

Teddy emphasized that this meeting reaffirmed the strong communication and partnership between Indonesia and the UN in advocating for peace, strengthening global stability, and encouraging a fair and prosperous world order.