French President Emmanuel Macron (L) shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto after a joint press conference at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 28, 2025. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Jakarta for high-level talks covering key sectors such as defense, energy, economy, investment, education, and transportation. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
JAKARTA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Jakarta for high-level talks covering key sectors such as defense, energy, economy, investment, education, and transportation.
"Today, we agreed to advance further by adopting a shared vision toward the 100th anniversary of Indonesia-France relations by 2050," Prabowo said during a joint press conference after their meeting.
In the defense sector, the two countries pledged to enhance collaboration, including efforts to build human resource capacity. On the economic front, both leaders voiced support for more balanced trade and investment ties.
"In various fields, our ties are growing stronger, particularly in energy transition, food security, free nutritious meal program, and maritime affairs," Prabowo said.
He added that bilateral relations had also improved in culture, the creative economy, transportation, and education.
During the visit, a total of 21 cooperation documents were signed or presented, reflecting a robust commitment to bilateral collaboration. These agreements span various formats, covering fields such as defense, agriculture, critical minerals, sustainable forestry, creative and cultural industries, disaster risk management, transportation, and sports. ■
French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attend a joint press conference at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 28, 2025. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Jakarta for high-level talks covering key sectors such as defense, energy, economy, investment, education, and transportation. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (L) and French President Emmanuel Macron inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, May 28, 2025. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Jakarta for high-level talks covering key sectors such as defense, energy, economy, investment, education, and transportation. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain)