Prabowo And PM Starmer Plan To Release RI-England Strategic Partnerships

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer (Between)

JAKARTA - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and British Prime Minister (PM) Keir Starmer plan to officially launch the Indonesia-British strategic partnership (Indonesia-UK Strategic Partnership).

According to Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, in an upload on the Cabinet Secretariat's Instagram account, the planned launch of the strategic partnership was discussed in a conversation via video conference between the two leaders on Saturday.

"On that occasion, both parties plan to officially launch the Indonesia-UK Strategic Partnership, which is expected to be a new milestone in the history of cooperation between the two countries," said Seskab Teddy when confirmed, Saturday.

Teddy explained that in the discussion of the maritime sector, the two leaders agreed to strengthen the Maritime Partnership Program which includes cooperation in maritime security, exchanging information, and increasing law enforcement capacity.

The two also discussed accelerating the Economic Growth Partnership. President Prabowo conveyed Indonesia's readiness to expand collaboration directed at job creation and long-term economic growth.

"President Prabowo said that Indonesia is ready to expand collaboration that encourages job creation and sustainable economic growth," said Seskab Teddy.

In the education sector, PM Starmer pays attention to plans to expand the presence of prominent British universities in Indonesia as well as the commitment of the British government to provide up to 10,000 scholarships for Indonesian students.

Seskab Teddy further said that in addition to bilateral issues, the two leaders also mentioned the latest developments in the situation in Gaza, Palestine, including the urgent need to present an international stabilization force (ISF) to protect civilians and facilitate humanitarian assistance.

Secretary Teddy emphasized that this meeting was a significant momentum in preparing a series of strategic agendas between Indonesia and the UK.

"The virtual meeting marks an important first step towards a joint agenda at the beginning of next year, as well as affirming the commitment of the two countries to build partnerships that are inclusive, visionary, and mutually beneficial," said Seskab Teddy.