On May 7, 2025, Chairman of Barito Pacific Group and founder of Bakti Barito Foundation, Mr. Prajogo Pangestu, was honored to be invited by President Prabowo Subianto to a welcoming event for Bill Gates, a prominent business figure and philanthropist from the United States. The event was also attended by ministers, prominent Indonesian business figures, and philanthropists.

The dialogue in this meeting emphasized a shared commitment to:

•⁠ Expanding access to health through domestic vaccine production and nutrition programs

•⁠ Increasing innovation in agriculture, digital public services, and AI-based solutions

•⁠ Strengthening local philanthropy through the establishment of trust funds and new collaboration models

As one of the national business figures who has long contributed to Indonesia's economic growth and a philanthropist, Mr. Prajogo stands side by side with Indonesia's change agents and global partners in supporting social development initiatives at the local level.

His presence emphasized the commitment of the @baritopacific.id Group, as well as its subsidiaries, namely @chandraasri.id, @baritorenewables, @starenergygeothermal, and @baktibarito that, through collaboration between the government, civil society, local philanthropy, and international support, we can develop Indonesia's potential to the maximum and ensure that every level of society can develop together and sustainably.

Source: BPMI Presidential Secretariat