Prabowo Receives The Highest Honorary Medal From King Abdullah II

President Prabowo Subianto and King of the Kingdom of Jordan Hasyimiah Raja Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein embraced after the procession of handing over the highest honorary medal "Bejeweled Grand Cordon Al-Nahda"/ ANTARA/Fathur Rochman.

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto received the highest honor medal "Bejeweled Grand Cordon Al-Nahda" (Order of the Renaissance) from the King of Jordan's Kingdom Hasyimiah Raja Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

The honorary medal is the highest and most prestigious award given by King Abdullah II.

In the procession of handing over the honorary medal, President Prabowo and King Abdullah stood parallel. Then King Abdullah released the medal of honor to the right shoulder of President Prabowo. The two then shook hands and hugged each other.

It is known that the honorary medal is usually awarded to kings, sons and heads of state. This medal can also be given to the prime minister.

The award was awarded to civilians, male and female soldiers, Arabs and foreign nationals, in honor of their outstanding services at the national, regional, and international levels.

Meanwhile, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono conveyed that the award was a form of appreciation by King Abdullah II to President Prabowo, as well as a matter of pride for Indonesia.

"It's a form of appreciation, I think. I think it's also pride for us, Mr. President to accept it," said Sugiono.

Previously in a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, President Prabowo emphasized that Indonesia and Jordan had been in a solid relationship since 74 years ago. In addition, the two countries also have a strong historical and emotional closeness.

"Our two countries have enjoyed close relations since diplomatic relations 74 years ago in October 1951. On the other hand, as you know, I have an emotional bond with Jordan," Prabowo said.

Prabowo said he had a special bond with Jordan when more than 20 years ago he was warmly welcomed by the late King Hussein bin Talal.

The Indonesian government hopes to discuss opportunities for new cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations with Jordan amid global geopolitical dynamics.

"We want to work closely with you, and we also want to thank you for accepting many of our young people who are currently being trained in Jordan. Thank you very much," said Prabowo.

On the same occasion, King Abdullah II emphasized Jordan's commitment to continue to strengthen solidarity with Indonesia.

King Abdullah II highlighted the long relations and brotherhood that existed between the two countries and personally with President Prabowo.

"I am proud and honored to be here, proud and honored to call you my old friend. I know that in our discussion tonight and tomorrow, there are many new opportunities to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Jordan," said King Abdullah II.