French President Emmanuel Macron recently made a visit to Indonesia, underscoring the deep and meaningful partnership between the two nations. Macron emphasized that the friendship between Indonesia and France goes beyond symbolism, representing a tangible and robust collaboration. During his visit, he received a warm welcome from President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
Macron conveyed his gratitude for the gracious reception and highlighted the opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between France and Indonesia. He stressed the significance of cooperation across various sectors such as the economy, technology, security, and culture.
The diplomatic relations between Indonesia and France have been maintained for 75 years, with notable advancements achieved in the last decade. Macron acknowledged Indonesia’s role in upholding regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region and underscored the progress in bilateral defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and the energy transition agenda.
Furthermore, cultural collaboration was a focal point for Macron, with a cultural agreement set to be signed at the Borobudur Temple complex as a symbolic gesture of the blossoming friendship between the two countries. Macron expressed his appreciation to President Prabowo for the warm reception and conveyed optimism for continued joint endeavors during his two-day official trip to Indonesia.
