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        "id": 1775685,
        "msgid": "bakom-prabowos-france-visit-must-be-assessed-based-on-benefits-gained-1780284382",
        "date": "2026-05-31 16:07:08",
        "title": "Bakom: Prabowo\u2019s France Visit Must Be Assessed Based on Benefits Gained",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Government Communication Bureau Chief Muhammad Qodari has defended President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s multiple trips to France, stating they should be evaluated based on tangible benefits for Indonesia rather than the number of visits. The four trips have yielded significant outcomes, including a $3.5 billion commercial agreement, highlighting the administration\u2019s focus on strengthening strategic bilateral ties.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) \u2013 Government Communication Bureau (Bakom) Chief\nMuhammad Qodari stated that President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s visit to France\nshould be assessed based on the benefits and outcomes gained for\nIndonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Qodari, in Jakarta on Sunday, said foreign visits should not be\njudged solely by frequency but by the impact on national interests.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Ultimately, the principle of benefit must also be considered,\u2019 he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>He made the remarks in response to claims that Prabowo\u2019s multiple\nvisits to France were a waste of state funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We are confident that what can be gained from the France visits is\nindeed substantial and significant,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p>Since assuming the presidency of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo\nhas visited France four times.<\/p>\n<p>The first visit took place on 14 July 2025 to attend the Bastille Day\nmilitary parade in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>The third visit occurred on 14 April 2026 through a bilateral meeting\nbetween the two heads of state to discuss strengthening strategic\ncooperation in energy, education, digital communications, and long-term\ninvestment.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth visit, held on 28 May 2026, resulted in four commercial\nagreements worth $3.5 billion US dollars, or approximately Rp61.25\ntrillion, to strengthen Indonesia-France bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<p>The launch of the high-level business council was witnessed by\nPresidents Prabowo and Macron.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bakom-prabowos-france-visit-must-be-assessed-based-on-benefits-gained-1780284382",
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