JAKARTA President Prabowo Subianto immediately compiled a schedule to welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who expressed his desire to make Indonesia his first destination for official visits after being re-elected in the election.
Albanese conveyed this wish when receiving congratulations from Prabowo by telephone on Sunday, May 4.
"I want Indonesia to be my first visit," said Albanese, as quoted from the official broadcast of the Presidential Media Team Prabowo.
President Prabowo welcomed the request and expressed his respect. "It's great, great honor," he said.
Albanese emphasized that Indonesia is a neighboring country and an important partner for Australia. He said relations between the two countries must remain strong and immovable.
"Australia and Indonesia have an immovable bond," said Albanese.
Prabowo enthusiastically welcomed the statement. "That's right, that's right. Well, we'll schedule it with your team later," he said.
Prabowo also emphasized Indonesia's readiness to receive the official visit. "We will arrange your visit here. We will arrange it," he said.
In the same conversation, Albanese admitted that he was tired after going through a long election process. He told that he had not slept for several days.
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Prabowo responded to this by calling Albanese's victory a historic event, because he became the first Australian prime minister to be elected for two consecutive terms in 21 years.
"Great, great," said Prabowo.
Albanese won absolutely in the election held on Saturday, May 3 local time. The Labor Party he leads managed to control 87 of the 150 seats in parliament, ensuring his leadership will continue for the next three years.
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