JAKARTA - President Lee Jae Myung emphasized that Indonesia is the only partner with the highest level of partnership that South Korea has in a bilateral meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Blue House Presidential Palace.
"In our last meeting, we committed to raising bilateral relations to the highest level. The Republic of Korea only has one relationship like this with any country in the world," President Lee said, quoted by ANTARA from the statement of the Presidential Secretariat's Press, Media, and Information Bureau, Wednesday, April 1.
The statement reaffirmed Indonesia's strategic position as a key partner of South Korea in various cooperation sectors, including investment and industrial development.
President Lee said that the relationship between the two countries has a special meaning and is complementary, especially in strengthening the economic and technological sectors.
"Indonesia is the first destination for Korean companies' investment and a valuable partner that has helped realize the Korean defense industry," said President Lee.
He also highlighted the concrete cooperation that has been established, including the development of electric vehicles as a symbol of future collaboration between the two countries.
According to President Lee, the diplomatic relations that have been established for more than 50 years show that Indonesia and South Korea are partners who trust each other.
"For more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, we have become trusted friends and valuable partners," he said.
He added that in the midst of global uncertainty, both countries have an important role in maintaining stability and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation.
"In the midst of global uncertainty and various challenges, Korea and Indonesia are a blessing to each other," said President Lee.
The South Korean President also expressed his appreciation for President Prabowo's state visit and hoped that relations between the two countries would continue to develop and provide tangible benefits for the people of both countries.
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