This article highlights Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-elect, Prabowo Subianto, and his official tour across Europe from July 24 to 31, 2024. During his trip, he met with leaders from France, Serbia, Turkey, and Russia, discussing various topics such as defense cooperation, economic relations, and potential collaborations.
In France, Prabowo met with President Emmanuel Macron to discuss global security issues and attended the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he also met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. He also discussed the possibility of Indonesia hosting the 2036 Olympics with the International Olympics Committee President.
In Serbia, Prabowo met with President Aleksandar Vucic to strengthen political dialogue and promote economic cooperation. Vucic expressed enthusiasm for more cooperation between the two countries, highlighting their traditional friendship.
During his visit to Turkey, Prabowo met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss bilateral relations in defense and other areas. He also visited the Ozdemir Bayraktar National Technology Center in Istanbul to learn about defense technology developments.
The final stop of Prabowo’s tour was in Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin to discuss cooperation in fields like education, tourism, food security, and defense. They also explored potential collaboration in nuclear energy and discussed Russia’s initiatives in tourism, including opening a consulate in Bali.
Overall, Prabowo’s tour aimed to strengthen Indonesia’s relationships with European countries and enhance cooperation in various strategic areas.
