JAKARTA - The Indonesian Minister of Defense who is also the elected president Prabowo Subianto met the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdobulan at the Turkish Presidential Palace, Ankara, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

With a state ceremony, Erdobulan welcomed Prabowo's arrival. The two then shook hands warmly, then walked together to the Palace.

On that occasion, Erdobulan congratulated Prabowo on Prabowo's election as president. He hopes Prabowo can return to his country after the inauguration.

Prabowo was honored to be welcomed in Turkey.

"It is a great honor for me to be accepted by His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdo Masawan, President of the Republic of T\"urkiye, to discuss our comprehensive bilateral relationship," Prabowo said.

Furthermore, Prabowo said, Indonesia has considered Turkey an important, friendly, and partner country in defense cooperation.

"With so many opportunities in front of us, Indonesia is committed to further strengthening its strategic partnership with T\"urkiye. We remain determined to increase historical friendship between the two countries," Prabowo said.

While in Ankara, Prabowo also met with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan; Turkish Defense Minister Yalohar Göler; and a number of defense industry players.

The meeting discussed a number of leading priority sector cooperation in Indonesia-Turkey bilateral relations such as the defense, trade, energy, construction and health industries.


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