On August 11, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted Peruvian President Dina Ercilia Boluarte Zegarra at the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Peru. During the visit, Prabowo awarded Boluarte the highest Indonesian honor, the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna. Discussions included plans for strategic cooperation in the fisheries sector, with Prabowo indicating upcoming meetings with Peruvian business leaders to explore these opportunities. The visit featured a formal lunch at the presidential palace. Meanwhile, preparations for Indonesia's 80th Independence Day on August 17 are underway, with various activities planned nationwide, including events at the Motaain border post in East Nusa Tenggara and community competitions at social housing areas. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani announced that the 2026 budget for the Ministry of National Development Planning (MBG) could exceed Rp300 trillion. President Prabowo is set to present the 2026 state budget and deliver the state address on August 15. Additionally, several former Indonesian presidents are expected to attend the Independence Day ceremony at Istana Merdeka. The celebrations will include public festivities and a carnival along Jalan Sudirman-Thamrin in Jakarta. Reports also highlighted a notable increase in property tax bills in 2024 compared to 2023, with one case showing a 1,000 percent rise.