Muhammad Iksan Kiat, head of LEMIGAS (Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Earth Institute) within the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, participated in President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to Vladivostok, Russia. The visit centered around attending the 11th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on September 3, 2026. Iksan Kiat’s involvement suggests a focus on energy-related discussions during the forum. The purpose of the meeting between Prabowo and Putin was not detailed, but the forum itself focuses on economic development and cooperation in the Russian Far East. His presence indicates Indonesia’s interest in potential energy partnerships with Russia. The details of his specific role in facilitating the Prabowo-Putin meeting were not disclosed. This visit signals a continued effort to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia and Russia.