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View all search resultsPrabowo seeks to elevate ties with France amid challenging geopolitical landscape
President Prabowo Subianto kicked off his state visit to France on Tuesday, seeking to elevate Indonesia-France relations as well as intensify cooperation in defense and renewable energy amid a volatile global landscape.
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President Prabowo Subianto (left) walks with French Labor and Solidarity Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou on May 26 upon arrival at Orly Airport in Paris. (Antara/Handout/Presidential Secretariat Press Bureau)
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resident Prabowo Subianto has kicked off his state visit to France, seeking to elevate Indonesia-France relations as well as intensify cooperation in defense and renewable energy amid a volatile global landscape.
The President landed at Paris Orly Airport at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, according to a release from the Presidential Secretariat, where he was received by France’s honor guard and Labor and Solidarity Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou.
A series of engagements has been lined up for Prabowo’s visit, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said, emphasizing a focus on regional cooperation amid an increasingly unpredictable international landscape.
“Indonesia has an array of significantly strategic partnerships with France, and this state visit is expected to further strengthen Indonesia’s position in Europe,” Teddy said in a statement.
“Indonesia is one of the main gateways for European relations to Asia, while France is an important gateway to relations between Asia – especially Southeast Asia – and the European region,” he added.
Prabowo is scheduled to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit, with discussions set to focus on strengthening cooperation across sectors including defense, renewable energy, critical minerals, education, science and innovation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement as reported by Kompas.com.
“The two presidents will [also] announce a shared intention to elevate bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the growing importance of Indonesia and France to one another amid global uncertainty,” the statement said.
