JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a face-to-face meeting (tete a tete) with Canadian Prime Minister (PM), Mark Carney at Parliament Hill, Ottawa, on Wednesday, September 24, and said that Canada was always present in the poverty alleviation program.
The meeting of the two leaders marks an important momentum in strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada in various strategic fields.
In his remarks after the meeting, President Prabowo said that Indonesia and Canada had long been in close friendly relations.
According to Prabowo, Canada is a Western force that is responsible, mature, and has great empathy for global development issues.
"Canada is always present in many poverty alleviation programs, assistance in the fields of health, agriculture, fisheries. And also, we have very good traditional cooperation in the field of peacekeepers," the President was quoted as saying by ANTARA.
In addition to development cooperation, President Prabowo also highlighted the long history of collaboration between Indonesia and Canada in world peace.
President Prabowo also expressed his appreciation for Canada's role as a world leader who is consistent in maintaining global stability and order.
Traditionally, many, many years of leadership are wise and stable. So we really appreciate this," said the President.
On that occasion, President Prabowo thanked him for the opportunity given to hold a meeting even in a short time.
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The Head of State also apologized for not being able to fulfill Canada's previous invitation to attend the G7 Summit last June representing Global-South countries.
"I'm also sorry that I can't come to the summit that you invited me to represent global north because of such a very busy schedule. But as I promised, at the first opportunity possible, I would like to meet you," the President said.
On the occasion, President Prabowo also expressed his respect for the warm welcome from the Governor-General of Canada Mary Simon on his official visit this time.
"So, Prime Minister, thank you very much. I am also very well received by your Governor General. I hope to host you in Indonesia," said the President.
This face-to-face meeting reflects the joint determination of the two leaders to strengthen relations between Indonesia and Canada comprehensively.
Not only in the economic and security fields, but also in improving the welfare of the people, as well as maintaining world peace and stability.
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