The bond between Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was evident following their private meeting in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, July 30.
As Prabowo was preparing to depart from the Palace and say goodbye to Erdoğan, the Turkish President personally accompanied him to his waiting car outside, signaling him to proceed with his hand.
“This is a great honor for me,” Prabowo remarked before getting into the car and exchanging handshakes with Erdoğan.
During the meeting with Erdoğan, Prabowo reiterated Indonesia’s dedication to bolstering its strategic relationship and partnership with Turkey, particularly through collaboration in the defense and defense industry sectors.
“We are steadfast in our efforts to strengthen the historical friendship between our two nations,” Prabowo stated.
Furthermore, Prabowo emphasized Turkey’s significance as a key partner for Indonesia, underscoring the necessity for both countries to cultivate trust and continually enhance the capabilities of their armed forces.
While in Turkey, Prabowo also held meetings with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, and various leaders from Turkey’s defense industry.
