President Prabowo Subianto has embarked on a significant working visit to France, arriving at Orly Airport in Paris on Tuesday, May 26, at approximately 09:50 AM local time. This high-profile trip underscores Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its international partnerships.
Upon his arrival, President Prabowo was formally welcomed by France’s Minister of Labor and Solidarity, Jean-Pierre Farandou, alongside a distinguished guard of honor. Beyond the official reception, hundreds of Indonesian citizens eagerly awaited his presence at his hotel, demonstrating the enthusiastic support for their president during his visit to France.
Cabinet Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya, confirmed that this official state visit, an invitation extended last year, has finally come to fruition after several postponements. “This arrival marks the commencement of President Prabowo’s state visit to France, an invitation that has been on the agenda since last year and experienced multiple reschedulings,” Teddy explained in a statement.
This crucial state visit is widely expected to further solidify the already robust strategic relations between Indonesia and France. Teddy highlighted the extensive existing collaborations, noting that both nations share substantial strategic cooperation across diverse sectors.
“Currently, Indonesia enjoys numerous ‘super strategic’ collaborations with France, and this state visit is anticipated to significantly bolster Indonesia’s standing in Europe, particularly within France,” he elaborated. Teddy further emphasized the complementary nature of Indonesia-France bilateral ties in the broader global arena.
He elucidated this symbiotic relationship by stating, “Indonesia serves as one of the primary gateways for European relations into Asia, while France stands as a vital gateway for Asian relations—especially Southeast Asia—towards the European region.” This strategic positioning underscores the importance of continued close cooperation between the two nations.
Summary
President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Paris, France, on May 26 for a significant state visit. He was formally welcomed by France’s Minister of Labor and Solidarity, Jean-Pierre Farandou, and greeted by hundreds of Indonesian citizens. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya confirmed the trip, an invitation from last year, aims to strengthen Indonesia’s international partnerships and bolster existing “super strategic” collaborations with France.
This crucial visit is expected to solidify the robust strategic relations between the two nations across diverse sectors. Teddy emphasized Indonesia’s role as a primary gateway for European relations into Asia, while France serves as a vital gateway for Asian relations towards the European region. This highlights the complementary nature of Indonesia-France bilateral ties in the broader global arena.