Prabowo Subianto, the President-elect of Indonesia for the 2024-2029 term, had a warm conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the phone on Wednesday (1/5). During the call, Prabowo expressed his admiration for Justin and his father, Pierre Trudeau, who was also a politician and the 15th Prime Minister of Canada.
“It is an honor for me to receive your call directly, Justin Trudeau. I have always admired your father and you, your leadership, and I look forward to working and collaborating with you, Mr. Prime Minister,” Prabowo said.
Justin also showed his respect for Prabowo and mentioned that Canada is ready to engage in closer cooperation with Indonesia due to the country’s significant leadership both regionally and globally.
“I am very much looking forward to sitting down with you and meeting you so we can start off well. Indonesia’s leadership is important, not just regionally but also globally, and I want to learn and grow together,” Justin remarked.
At the end of their conversation, Justin asked Prabowo to address him by his first name, saying, “Mr. Prabowo, please call me Justin from now on.” Prabowo accepted Justin’s request and expressed his eagerness to meet the Canadian Prime Minister in the future.
“Thank you, Justin, I am truly honored. Thank you very much, I look forward to meeting you,” Prabowo concluded.
