TOKYO - The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, paid a courtesy visit to the Emperor of Japan Naruhito at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, on Monday (30/3/2026). This diplomatic meeting is a symbol of strengthening bilateral relations that are increasingly close and strategic between the two countries.
Warm Moments in the Take-no-ma Room
Upon arrival at the Imperial Palace, President Prabowo was greeted directly by Emperor Naruhito. The two then headed to the Take-no-ma room to take a group photo and continued with a one-on-one meeting.
The atmosphere of the meeting was warm and friendly. In addition to discussing strategic issues of common interest in the Asian region, the two leaders also engaged in light exchanges that showed sincere personal closeness.
Not only with the Emperor, President Prabowo also held a special meeting with the Crown Prince of Japan, Fumihito. This agenda is considered important to strengthen the friendship between Indonesia and Japan to the level of the imperial family, strengthening the foundation of diplomacy between the two nations.
The series of events continued with a state luncheon at Rensui North, Imperial Palace. In a relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful view of the typical Japanese garden, President Prabowo seemed to enjoy the moment.
"The warmth created in this meeting is a strong signal that the Indonesia-Japan partnership continues to move forward and becomes more strategic in the future," wrote the official report.
Accompanying Delegation
During this important visit, President Prabowo was accompanied by a number of high-ranking state officials, including: Ragowo Hediprasetyo, Airlangga Hartarto (Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs), Sugiono (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Teddy Indra Wijaya (Cabinet Secretary)
This official visit confirms that the relationship between Indonesia and Japan is not only based on economic and political interests, but is also bound by a deep sense of mutual respect and trust.
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