President Prabowo Subianto recently visited former President Joko Widodo at his residence in Solo to discuss updates from his recent state visits to various countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Belgium, and France. During the meeting, Prabowo shared the progress made during his diplomatic tour, highlighting the breakthrough achieved with the European Union on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after 10 years of negotiations.
Accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Prabowo arrived at Jokowi’s residence, where they were warmly welcomed by Jokowi and First Lady Iriana. The meeting was described as cordial and relaxed, with discussions on current issues and highlights from Prabowo’s 15-day diplomatic tour.
Expressing gratitude for the positive outcomes of the tour, Prabowo mentioned his visit to Belarus, emphasizing the potential for cooperation between Indonesia and Belarus in the trade of potash and rubber. He underscored Indonesia’s commitment to neutrality and peaceful cooperation on the global stage, highlighting the country’s acceptance and respect from various nations.
During the meeting with Jokowi, Prabowo was joined by State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo. Indonesia’s stance as a non-aligned country, seeking friendship with all nations and avoiding interference in domestic affairs, was reiterated by Prabowo as a key factor in the country’s international acceptance and welcoming reception.
