French President Emmanuel Macron recently paid a visit to Indonesia, underscoring the longstanding and substantive partnership between the two nations. Macron emphasized that the relationship between Indonesia and France goes beyond mere symbolism and represents a genuine and robust cooperation. President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed Macron at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta during his visit.
Macron conveyed his gratitude for the warm reception and stressed the potential to enhance the strategic partnership between France and Indonesia. He underscored the significance of collaboration across various sectors including the economy, technology, security, and culture.
The diplomatic ties between Indonesia and France have spanned 75 years, witnessing substantial advancements over the past decade. Macron acknowledged Indonesia’s role in upholding regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region and highlighted the strides in bilateral defense cooperation, renewable energy, transportation, and the energy transition agenda.
Cultural synergy also took center stage for Macron, with a cultural pact set to be signed at the Borobudur Temple compound as a symbolic gesture of the deepening friendship between the two nations. Macron expressed his appreciation to President Prabowo for the gracious reception and voiced optimism for sustained collaborative endeavors during his two-day official trip to Indonesia.
