JAKARTA - The United States government stated that it wanted to deepen relations with Indonesia by placing the principles of mutual respect and partnership as the basis for cooperation between the two countries.
US Deputy Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said this after meeting and having lunch with President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday, August 12.
"We are very optimistic about advancing relations with Indonesia based on the principles of mutual respect, partnership, and deepening cooperation," Colby said.
Colby did not explain in detail the sectors of cooperation discussed with Prabowo. He also did not mention any special agreements or agendas that were produced in the meeting.
However, the official who officially served as Under Secretary of War for Policy confirmed that Washington wanted to continue strengthening relations with Jakarta. Colby's position is a senior position that handles defense and foreign policy at the US Department of War.
"I feel honored to be able to attend a lunch meeting with President Prabowo. It is an extraordinary honor to meet with the President and his main team," he said.
The visit to Indonesia is part of Colby's trip to the Southeast Asian region. The US Department of War previously announced that Colby traveled to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand in August 2026.
Colby said the US government hopes that talks with Indonesia can continue.
"We are honored to be here and hope to continue to advance our relationship with Indonesia," he said.
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