JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto plans to require French language lessons to be taught at all levels of education in Indonesia as part of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The plan was conveyed by Prabowo during a state visit to France. According to him, the current relationship between Indonesia and France is developing very well so that it needs to be strengthened through wider cooperation, including in the education and culture sectors.
"I have also instructed that all levels of schools in Indonesia start learning French," Prabowo said in his speech on Thursday, May 28.
In addition, Prabowo assessed that global conditions filled with uncertainty, tension, and conflict make Indonesia and France have great opportunities to play a positive role in maintaining world stability.
Therefore, Indonesia will continue to encourage various peace efforts in the midst of an increasingly complex international situation due to the development of science and technology.
According to Prabowo, war and conflict will not benefit any party in the midst of a world that is increasingly interconnected.
"Therefore, we welcome the formation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Indonesia and France. In the future, we hope that the cooperation between the two countries can be more concrete, balanced, and have a wider impact," he said.
Furthermore, Prabowo said the bilateral meeting also discussed a number of other strategic issues, including cooperation in the fields of defense and energy.
Previously, President Prabowo Subianto assessed that bilateral relations between Indonesia and France are currently in the best phase in the history of both countries.
This was conveyed by Prabowo during his visit to Paris, France, to strengthen strategic cooperation between Indonesia and France.
Prabowo said the leadership of French President Emmanuel Macron has a great influence in international arrangements. According to him, France has always been known for taking a firm and consistent stance on the principles it believes in.
He also assessed that Indonesia and France have many common views on various global issues so that relations between the two countries continue to develop positively.
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