JAKARTA - Vice President (Vice President) Gibran Rakabuming Raka conveyed that President Prabowo Subianto brought good news from overseas trips, including plans to build a Hajj village in Saudi Arabia and reduce the import rate of the United States (US).

"Yesterday afternoon, Mr. President returned to his homeland. Thank God he brought a lot of good news and achievements after his trip abroad," said Gibran when inaugurating the Head Office of the Communication Center (Senkom) Mitra Polri in East Jakarta, Thursday, July 17, which was confiscated by Antara.

According to Gibran, the plan to build a Hajj village for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is very important, considering that this is one of President Prabowo's focuses, as part of efforts to increase the comfort of Indonesian pilgrims during worship.

"One of his focuses is that we want those who go for Hajj to be more comfortable and return to their homeland in good health. So this Hajj village is very important," said the Vice President.

In addition, the President's visit abroad also resulted in several new investment commitments and important developments in Indonesia's trade relations with international partners.

Gibran said one of the most awaited achievements was the reduction in US reciprocal rates from 32 percent to 19 percent.

In addition, President Prabowo also succeeded in reaching an agreement in the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Indonesia and the European Union (IEU-CEPA) which had been negotiated for nearly a decade.

"So we pray together, ladies and gentlemen, may the President always be healthy, live a long life, and be given smoothness in carrying out his duties," said the Vice President.

On that occasion, Gibran also said that President Prabowo would also still launch new programs, including the Red-White Cooperative and People's School. The Garuda School program is also prepared as a form of guidance for outstanding young athletes.

It is known that President Prabowo conducted trips abroad starting from Saudi Arabia, Brazil, England, Belgium, France and Belarus for 15 days.

In Saudi Arabia, Prabowo discussed organizing the hajj, followed by a visit to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit and a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz In laycio Lula da Silva.

After Brazil, the President held an informal meeting with officials to discuss the situation in Gaza and Ukraine.

The President's visit continued to Brussels, Belgium held an economic meeting and met with Belgian King Philippe.

Then, the President's state visit was continued to Paris, France, as an honorary guest at the French Revolutionary Day parade or the 2025 Bastille Day where the Indonesian contingent participated in the parade.

Not to forget, the President also fulfilled the invitation to a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.

On the way from France to Jakarta, the President also took the time to visit the residence of Belarusian President, Alexander Lukashenko.


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