JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto received the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of Australia Richard Marles at Kertanegara, Jakarta.
The meeting on Wednesday, March 11, was not just an agenda for receiving a foreign guest, but brought together two friends and figures who now hold important positions in their respective governments.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said Richard Marles came to meet Prabowo as an old friend. "President Prabowo Subianto received his old friend, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Australian Defense Minister, Richard Marles, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Kertanegara," Teddy said in a written statement, Thursday, March 12.
According to Teddy, the atmosphere of the meeting was warm and full of familiarity. The personal closeness was seen in the discussion which was relaxed, but still touched on a number of important issues of common concern for both countries.
"The meeting was warm and full of familiarity, confirming the close personal relationship between the two leaders," said Teddy.
During the talks, Prabowo and Marles exchanged views on strategic issues and regional dynamics that are relevant to Indonesia and Australia. Teddy said the meeting also reflected the close relationship between the two countries.
"They had a casual conversation and exchanged views on important issues and this meeting is a symbol of closeness and close cooperation between Indonesia and Australia," said Teddy.
The meeting confirmed the close relationship between Prabowo and Marles which has been established for a long time. Now, when the two are in important positions, communication between Indonesia and Australia remains open.
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