JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Dave Laksono, assessed President Prabowo Subianto's visit to the United States as a strategic momentum to strengthen Indonesian diplomacy in the midst of global geopolitical dynamics. He hopes that the results of the visit will bring benefits to the Indonesian people.
"The bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump has an important meaning, not only in strengthening relations between the two countries, but also in opening up opportunities for wider and mutually beneficial cooperation," Dave told reporters, Tuesday, February 17.
Dave hopes that this agenda will produce tangible agreements, especially in the fields of defense, security, and technology which are the scope of supervision of Commission I of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia.
Meanwhile, regarding the issue of trade tariffs that have been discussed for a long time, Dave emphasized that every negotiation must remain oriented towards national interests. According to Dave, this aspect not only impacts economic growth, but also Indonesia's position in maintaining sovereignty and increasing international competitiveness.
"Thus, we hope that the diplomacy carried out can ensure that bilateral cooperation takes place on the principle of equality, so that the benefits are truly felt by the Indonesian people," said Dave.
Dave also hopes that the diplomacy taken by President Prabowo Subianto will further strengthen Indonesia's position as a sovereign, influential, and respected country in global politics.
He emphasized that Commission I of the DPR RI expressed full support for every step that brings real benefits to the nation, especially in strengthening international cooperation in line with national interests.
"By sticking to the principles of equality and independence, we are committed to ensuring that every diplomatic result truly strengthens Indonesia's position in the world while bringing tangible benefits to the welfare of the people," concluded Dave.
As previously reported, President Prabowo Subianto made a working visit to Washington DC, United States. The Head of State and a limited entourage took off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, Monday, February 16.
During his visit to the United States, President Prabowo was accompanied by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, and the Cabinet Secretary, Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Quoted from the Ministry of the State Secretariat, President Prabowo is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump to discuss strengthening the relationship between Indonesia and the United States, as well as strategic cooperation in various fields.
This visit is said to be part of Indonesia's active diplomatic steps to strengthen the national position in the midst of global geopolitical dynamics.
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