Prabowo Subianto, the Indonesian Defense Minister and President-elect for 2024-2029, met with Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday, September 7. The two leaders, who have a longstanding friendship, discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Indonesia and Malaysia.
Prior to this meeting, Prabowo had met with the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim. During their discussions, both Prabowo and Anwar reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
Prabowo expressed his gratitude for the constructive discussion and reiterated Indonesia’s commitment to building a harmonious and mutually beneficial defense relationship with Malaysia. He also personally invited Anwar to attend his presidential inauguration in Jakarta in October.
Anwar, in turn, was happy to reunite with his longtime friend and congratulated Prabowo on his election as Indonesia’s next president. Anwar even shared his acceptance of the invitation on his official Instagram account.
In terms of bilateral relations, Anwar emphasized his dedication to further enhancing cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia. He also highlighted the importance of strengthening regional cooperation within ASEAN.
