Peru Boluarte President Expresses His Support For IKN Development In The Prabowo Era

Presiden Prabowo Subianto bertemu dengan Presiden Peru Dina Bouarte di Istana Palacio de Gobierno, Lima, Peru, Kamis siang waktu setempat (15/11/2024). (dok Setneg)

JAKARTA - Peru President Dina Bouarte expressed his best wishes for the construction of the capital city of the archipelago to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a meeting of the two leaders at the Palacio de Gobierno Palace, Lima, Peru, Thursday afternoon local time.

"We also express our best wishes for the development of the new capital city, Nusantara," said the President in a statement quoted from the Presidential Secretariat, Friday, November 15.

In his remarks, President Dina emphasized that this meeting strengthened the commitment of the two countries to strengthen diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Peru that had existed for 50 years.

President Dina also said that there is a lot of potential to create new cooperation, along with the economic growth of the two countries which continues to process.

In this meeting, the two leaders will also finalize negotiations on the Indonesia-Peru Comprehensive Economic Partnership (IP-CEPA).

"The closing of CEPA negotiations, which will mark a milestone with the aim of encouraging an increase and diversification of commercial exchanges between the two countries," said President Dina.

Indonesia and Peru will also discuss the cooperation agenda of fighting the illicit drug trade and regional and global issues.

Meanwhile, President Prabowo also welcomed the IP-CEPA which is expected to be signed within the next six months.

"I hope that within six months the agreement will be signed and hopefully we will sign it during your visit to Indonesia with your delegation," Prabowo said.

Prabowo also agreed on the discussion of cooperation in drug eradication, as well as the common view of peace and stability in Pacific countries.