President Prabowo’s State Visit Produces Various Strategic Cooperations

Jakarta- The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, recently held a state visit to India and Malaysia to strengthen strategic economic cooperation with the two countries.

In his agenda, President Prabowo attended several important meetings that emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

In India, President Prabowo attended a state dinner hosted by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Palace.

In his remarks, President Murmu said the importance of Indonesia for India.

“Indonesia is our best friend. We share the same vision as a maritime population and partner in the Indo-Pacific region,” said the President of India.

President Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the invitation and felt honored to be able to follow in the footsteps of the first President of the Republic of Indonesia, Soekarno, who was once a guest of honor on the first Republic Day of India.

“This is truly a great honor for me. “This means I am following in the footsteps of the Founding Fathers of the Republic of Indonesia,” he said.

The visit to India was also marked by the signing of five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in various fields, including health, traditional medicine, digital, maritime security, and culture.

After India, President Prabowo continued his visit to Malaysia. According to the Indonesian Minister of Trade, Budi Santoso, the main focus of this visit was to strengthen trade relations between the two countries.

“Malaysia is an important trading partner for Indonesia in the Southeast Asia region. We hope this visit will bring encouraging results,” said Budi.

In a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and His Highness Agong Sultan Ibrahim, President Prabowo discussed opportunities for increasing trade and strengthening cooperation in the investment and energy sectors.

The latest data shows that total trade between Indonesia and Malaysia in 2024 will reach 21.1 billion US dollars, with Indonesia recording a surplus of 800 million US dollars.

President Prabowo’s working visit reflects Indonesia’s seriousness in building strategic cooperation that not only benefits both countries but also strengthens Indonesia’s position on the global stage.

“I want to ensure that our economic relations and friendship continue to develop to bring real benefits to the people of both countries,” concluded President Prabowo.

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