December 10, 2025 | 03:27 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was awarded Pakistan’s highest civilian honor, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, by President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr Presidential Palace in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The Nishan-e-Pakistan is conferred on foreign leaders and distinguished figures who have made exceptional contributions to Pakistan both nationally and internationally.
An official statement from the Presidential Secretariat in Jakarta, confirmed on Wednesday, noted that President Prabowo received the award in recognition of his significant efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia and Pakistan.
President Zardari, accompanied by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, presented the honor in a ceremony attended by officials from both countries, members of the Pakistani parliament, and ambassadors from friendly nations.
The award highlights Pakistan’s appreciation of Indonesia’s strategic role in the Indo-Pacific and President Prabowo’s commitment to enhancing defense cooperation, economic partnerships, and solidarity within the Muslim world.
Since its establishment on March 19, 1957, the Nishan-e-Pakistan has been awarded to global leaders including Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
The honor also reflects the long-standing historical ties between Indonesia and Pakistan dating back to President Soekarno’s era, reinforcing a strategic partnership amid evolving global geopolitical dynamics.
The award underscores the hope for continued cooperation between the two countries in defense, economic development, technology, food security, and strengthening solidarity within the Muslim world.
This marks President Prabowo’s first visit to Pakistan. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation including Foreign Minister Sugiono, Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto, Education Minister Brian Yuliarto, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Air Force Chief Marshal M. Tonny Harjono, Ambassador Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Defense Logistics Chief Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, and Army Special Forces Commander Lt. Gen. Djon Afriandi.
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