Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia received a warm welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to the Élysée Palace in France. The arrival of Prabowo was greeted with an honor guard ceremony and a marching band, followed by a personal greeting and embrace from Macron. The two leaders exchanged pleasantries and took a photograph to symbolize the strong relationship between their countries.
During their meeting, Prabowo and Macron discussed global security issues and congratulated France on hosting the Paris 2024 Olympics. Prabowo expressed confidence in the success of the Olympics and emphasized the importance of cooperation among all parties, including athletes from around the world.
The relationship between Indonesia and France continues to strengthen, encompassing various aspects such as defense equipment modernization, the defense industry, education and training, and dialogue forums. Prabowo commended President Macron for his active role in enhancing bilateral relations and expressed optimism in the continued cooperation between their two countries.