During his first official visit to Malaysia on Saturday, September 7, Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with the King of Malaysia, His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.
The discussion centered on various strategic issues, with Prabowo highlighting his dedication to further exploring cooperation between Indonesia and Malaysia.
“I highly value the strong relationship between our two nations and am committed to strengthening our collaboration, especially in defense,” Prabowo stated.
He also expressed gratitude for the well wishes and expressed his hope for the continued growth of the partnership for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Prabowo and Sultan Ibrahim have maintained a close friendship for over 40 years, having developed their bond during military training at Fort Bragg, USA.
During their friendly meeting, both leaders expressed optimism for the continued strength of bilateral cooperation, particularly with the upcoming 44th General Border Committee (GBC) Malindo meeting, which aims to enhance collaboration on border issues.
This visit to Malaysia is part of Prabowo’s series of working trips to other countries, including Brunei Darussalam, Laos, and Cambodia, as well as a personal visit to Thailand, where he met with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and newly elected Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. (RR)
