The recent visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Indonesia showcased the strong and meaningful partnership between the two nations. Macron emphasized that the relationship between Indonesia and France goes beyond mere symbolism, reflecting a solid and genuine cooperation. His visit to Indonesia included a warm reception by President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta.
Macron expressed his gratitude for the hospitality shown to him and underlined the opportunity to enhance the strategic partnership between France and Indonesia. He highlighted the significance of collaboration in various sectors such as the economy, technology, security, and culture. The diplomatic ties between Indonesia and France, spanning 75 years, have witnessed significant advancements in recent years. Macron also acknowledged Indonesia’s role in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region and lauded the progress in defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and energy transition.
Cultural exchange was a focal point of Macron’s visit, with a cultural agreement set to be signed at the Borobudur Temple complex as a symbolic gesture of the growing camaraderie between the two nations. Macron expressed his appreciation to President Prabowo for the warm reception and expressed optimism for sustained collaborative efforts during his two-day official trip to Indonesia.
