President Prabowo Subianto recently visited former President Joko Widodo at his residence in Solo to discuss updates from his recent state visits to several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Belgium, and France. During the meeting, Prabowo shared insights from his international tour, highlighting the breakthroughs achieved, such as the successful negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the European Union after 10 years of discussions.
Accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Prabowo arrived at Jokowi’s residence in Solo and was warmly greeted by Jokowi and First Lady Iriana. The meeting was described as cordial and relaxed, focusing on current issues and key highlights from Prabowo’s 15-day diplomatic tour, where he also visited Belarus to explore trade opportunities.
Prabowo emphasized Indonesia’s strong international standing and commitment to neutrality and peaceful cooperation. He highlighted Indonesia’s tradition as a non-aligned country, known for not joining political blocs but engaging in economic partnerships like BRICS. Additionally, Indonesia has applied to become a member of the OECD, showcasing its acceptance and respect for all nations without interfering in their domestic affairs.
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo joined Prabowo in the meeting with Jokowi. The discussions reflected Indonesia’s efforts to maintain friendly relations with other countries while upholding its principles of neutrality and non-interference in international affairs.
