French President Emmanuel Macron recently paid a visit to Indonesia, underscoring the enduring partnership between the two nations. Macron emphasized that the friendship between Indonesia and France goes beyond mere symbolism, representing a tangible and robust collaboration. President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed Macron to the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta during his visit.
Macron expressed gratitude for the warm reception and highlighted the opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between France and Indonesia. He underscored the significance of cooperation across various sectors such as the economy, technology, security, and culture.
With 75 years of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and France, notable advancements have been achieved over the past decade. Macron acknowledged Indonesia’s pivotal role in upholding regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region and underscored progress in bilateral defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and the energy transition agenda.
Cultural exchange 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 burgeoning friendship between the two nations. Macron conveyed appreciation to President Prabowo for the gracious welcome and expressed optimism for continued collaborative efforts during his two-day official visit to Indonesia.
