Amman, Feb. 25 -- President Prabowo Subianto was welcomed by a crowd of Indonesian diaspora, students, and embassy staff upon arriving at his hotel in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday evening.

Those who met the leader face-to-face greeted him warmly, saying, "Welcome back to Amman, Mr. President."

After receiving a flower bouquet, President Prabowo shook hands with the gathered citizens and students, telling them, "Thank you. I hope you all stay healthy."

The students, dressed in batik, waved small Indonesian flags as he passed.

During a brief meeting in the lobby, student representative Said Muhammad Aqil expressed the group's excitement, noting that meeting the President in person is a rare honor.

"We told the President that we pray for h...