French President Emmanuel Macron made a significant visit to Indonesia, underscoring the strong partnership between the two countries. Macron emphasized that the relationship between Indonesia and France goes beyond symbolic gestures, but is a meaningful and concrete cooperation. President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed Macron at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta during his visit.
Macron expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted the potential to enhance the strategic partnership between France and Indonesia. He underscored the importance of collaboration across various sectors including the economy, technology, security, and culture.
The diplomatic ties between Indonesia and France have been established for 75 years, with substantial advancements in the past decade. Macron acknowledged Indonesia’s pivotal role in upholding regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region and lauded the progress in bilateral defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and energy transition initiatives.
Cultural exchange was a key focal point for Macron, with a cultural agreement set to be signed at the Borobudur Temple complex symbolizing the strengthening friendship between the two nations. Macron expressed appreciation to President Prabowo for the cordial welcome and expressed optimism for ongoing collaborative efforts during his two-day official visit to Indonesia.
