JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed to increase strategic cooperation ranging from the economy, defense to artificial intelligence (AI) in a bilateral meeting at the Blue House Presidential Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
"The improvement of our bilateral relations into a special comprehensive strategic partnership, coupled with the completion of several major agreements, reflects the deep and binding common vision of our two countries," said President Prabowo, quoted from the Presidential Press, Media, and Information Bureau (BPMI) Secretariat as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, April 1.
The agreement marks the strengthening of bilateral relations which are now entering a new phase through a special comprehensive strategic partnership status. This step is a milestone that strengthens the foundation for long-term cooperation between Jakarta and Seoul amid global dynamics.
President Prabowo said that the discussion with President Lee was very productive and managed to formulate a number of strategic understandings. He assessed that the two nations have strong modalities to continue to synergize, especially based on the commonality of the historical journey in achieving independence.
"History shows that both countries have similarities and we also have the same interests. Both countries must fight hard to achieve independence," said President Prabowo.
On the same occasion, President Lee Jae Myung detailed the scope of cooperation, which includes the technology innovation sector and the defense industry. President Lee emphasized that the expansion of collaboration was based on a very high level of trust between the two parties.
In the economic sector, South Korea is committed to encouraging the participation of their national companies in strategic projects in Indonesia. President Lee specifically appreciated the support of the Indonesian government for the sustainability of the investment climate for companies from the Ginseng State.
"I also express my deep appreciation to President Prabowo for his concern for South Korean companies," said President Lee.
Regarding defense, the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the military manufacturing industry, including the development of shipyards. This cooperation aims to build a more robust maritime power to respond to security challenges in the region.
In addition, the two countries agreed to integrate Indonesia's big data with South Korea's artificial intelligence technology. The collaboration of cutting-edge technology is aimed at finding solutions to various humanitarian challenges and accelerating digital transformation in both countries.
"President Prabowo and I share the view that the happiness and prosperity of the people are the top priority in our respective governments," said President Lee.
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