Meeting MBZ In Abu Dhabi, Prabowo Introduces Gibran As Vice President

President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) at Al Sahati Palace, Abu Dhabi (doc Gerindra)

JAKARTA - President and Vice President elected for the period 2024-2029, Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka met with the president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) at Al Sahati Palace, Abu Dhabi, Monday, May 14. During the meeting, Prabowo introduced Gibran to MBZ as his deputy.

"Your Excellency, introducing this is my vice president," Prabowo said in a nod to MBZ. MBZ then embraced Gibran. Prabowo-Gibran and his entourage also entered the meeting room together.

In a press statement received on Tuesday, May 14, MBZ congratulated Prabowo and Gibran on the victory in the 2024 presidential election (Pilpres). MBZ prays that Prabowo-Gibran can bring the Indonesian nation to a better future. As well as being a leader who can fulfill the aspirations of the people.

The two of them were also reported to be discussing cooperative relations. MBZ expressed his interest in utilizing a strong strategic relationship between the UAE and Indonesia. In order to deepen cooperation and encourage development and mutual welfare.

Meanwhile, in the capacity as Minister of Defense, Prabowo and MBZ discussed bilateral relations, especially in the field of defense and the military, as well as ways to improve it for the sake of the two countries. The two also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues that are of common interest.