PARIS - President Prabowo Subianto has encouraged a stronger role for France and Europe in the multipolar world order. He assessed that the balance of global power is important to maintain peace in the midst of world conflicts and tensions.
This was conveyed by Prabowo when he met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace, Paris, Thursday, May 28, 2026.
In the meeting, Prabowo was accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto, Minister of Investment and Industrialization/Head of BKPM Rosan Perkasa Roeslani, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, and Indonesian Ambassador to France Mohamad Oemar.
"Indonesia views France and Europe as important world powers," said Prabowo.
He said Indonesia wanted to see the role of France and Europe become stronger and more solid. According to the President, cooperation is important in the midst of a multipolar world, namely a situation when global power is not only centered on one big country.
"We want to see the role of France and Europe become stronger, more solid, so that we can work together in a multipolar world," he said.
Prabowo said that the world today is full of uncertainty, tension, and conflict. Therefore, Indonesia will continue to encourage all efforts to maintain peace.
"We believe that a multipolar state will bring a balanced state and will support world peace," said Prabowo.
During the meeting, Prabowo also expressed his appreciation for the Indonesia-France relationship, which he said was at its best. He assessed that Macron dared to take a firm stance on international issues.
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