Prabowo Exchanged Information And Views When Meeting US Defense Minister

Presiden Prabowo Subianto menerima kunjungan dari Menteri Pertahanan Lloyd James Austin

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from Defense Minister Lloyd James Austin on Wednesday, November 13 local time. A number of discussions related to actual issues were carried out behind closed doors.

"I've been working with him for a long time. Yes, we are talking about actual issues, cooperation between the two countries," Prabowo said as quoted from a written statement, Thursday, November 14.

Tukar exchanged information and views. I think that's the point," he continued.

Prabowo also mentioned that there were discussions about economic cooperation. Then, conflicts in the Gaza Strip and tensions in the South China Sea were also discussed at the meeting.

"Yes, we discussed that, I still suggest a two state solution (in Palestine, ed) in fact they also agree," said the former Minister of Defense.

Prabowo considers it important to work together to find a solution to peace. We are working we hope to have a ceasefire soon," he stressed.

"We discuss the South China Sea, I say we want to cooperate with all parties," Prabowo explained.

This step, called Prabowo, needs to be done. Because, he wants to prioritize cooperation to defend sovereignty.

"We respect all strengths but we will also maintain our sovereignty. But we choose, I always choose to look for opportunities for cooperation," he concluded.