President Prabowo Subianto recently visited former President Joko Widodo at his residence in Solo to discuss updates from his recent state visits to various countries such as Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Belgium, and France. During the meeting, Prabowo shared the progress made, particularly in breaking through the long-awaited Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after a decade of negotiations. Accompanied by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Prabowo arrived at Jokowi’s residence at 6:00 PM local time and was warmly welcomed by Jokowi and First Lady Iriana. The meeting, described as cordial and relaxed, covered current issues and highlights from Prabowo’s 15-day diplomatic tour, emphasizing Indonesia’s strong international standing and commitment to neutrality and peaceful cooperation. Prabowo expressed gratitude for the positive results achieved during the tour, highlighting potential collaborations with countries like Belarus. The discussion also touched on Indonesia’s non-aligned status, its economic engagement with BRICS, and the nation’s application to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Joining Prabowo in the meeting were State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo.
Prabowo Visits Jokowi: CEPA Progress and Diplomatic Updates
