During his visit to France, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto received a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Prabowo’s arrival was greeted with an honor guard ceremony and a marching band. Macron personally welcomed Prabowo, offering a greeting and a warm embrace as a gesture of friendship.
Prabowo expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome and the strong relationship between Indonesia and France. The two leaders took a moment to capture the occasion with a photograph, symbolizing the close ties between their countries. They discussed global security issues and Prabowo congratulated France on hosting the Paris 2024 Olympics, expressing confidence in its success.
The meeting also highlighted the strong relationship between Indonesia and France, focusing on areas such as defense equipment modernization, the defense industry, education and training, and dialogue forums. Prabowo acknowledged President Macron’s important role in enhancing bilateral cooperation and expressed confidence in the continued collaboration between the two countries.
