French President Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to Indonesia, underscoring the deep and significant partnership between the two nations. Macron highlighted that the bond between Indonesia and France goes beyond symbolism, representing a tangible and robust collaboration. President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed Macron at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta during his visit.
Macron expressed gratitude for the reception and stressed the potential to enhance the strategic alliance between France and Indonesia. He underscored the importance of collaboration in various sectors such as the economy, technology, security, and culture. The diplomatic relations between Indonesia and France have been maintained for 75 years, with substantial advancements in the past decade. Macron commended Indonesia’s role in upholding regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region and acknowledged the strides in bilateral defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and energy transition initiatives.
Cultural partnership also took center stage for Macron, with a cultural agreement set to be signed at the Borobudur Temple complex as a symbolic gesture of the expanding camaraderie between the two countries. Macron expressed appreciation to President Prabowo for the warm welcome and conveyed optimism for continued collaborative endeavors during his two-day official trip to Indonesia.
