President Prabowo was greeted by the Japanese Prime Minister, the Akasaka Palace was the stage for the Jakarta-Tokyo political message.
JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto was officially welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Akasaka Palace, Tokyo, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. This agenda is the opening of the Indonesia-Japan bilateral meeting, which takes place in the middle of the need for both countries to maintain close relations.
Prabowo arrived at the Akasaka Palace and was greeted directly by Takaichi. After the photo session, the two headed to the Hagoromo-no-ma room, where the official welcoming ceremony was held. Delegations from Indonesia and Japan were waiting in the room.
The ceremony took place with full honor. The Indonesian and Japanese national anthems were played alternately. The honor guard paid homage. After that, Prabowo and Takaichi inspected the troops, then saluted the flags of their respective countries.
After the procession was completed, the two leaders introduced each other to the members of the delegation before entering the Asahi-no-ma room to hold a bilateral meeting.
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In his remarks, Takaichi welcomed Prabowo and the Indonesian delegation. "Mr. President Prabowo Subianto and all delegations from the Republic of Indonesia, welcome to Japan. I am very happy to meet again with Your Excellency," said Takaichi.
Prabowo responded to the greeting by expressing his gratitude to the Japanese government. He also mentioned his meeting with the Emperor of Japan the day before. "I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the warm welcome from His Majesty, from the Government of Japan. I was also very well received by His Majesty Emperor Naruhito yesterday," said Prabowo.
After the bilateral meeting, Prabowo and Takaichi are scheduled to deliver a joint press statement in the Sairan-no-ma room. After that, the two will attend an official lunch.
The series of agendas in Akasaka is not just a matter of protocol. Japan is one of Indonesia's important partners. Therefore, this official welcome carries a clear message: Jakarta and Tokyo both want to keep the communication lines open and the relationship close.