President Prabowo Subianto has instructed all levels of Indonesian\nschools to include French language lessons. He made the announcement\nduring a speech at his working visit to France on Thursday, 28 May\n2026.<\/p>\n
Prabowo affirmed that Indonesia and France maintain strong bilateral\nrelations, particularly in defence and science and technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn several aspects, Indonesia and France share similar stances, and\nour bilateral relations are currently very strong. This is due to the\ndirect support of President Macron. In defence, our cooperation is\nexcellent, and in science and technology collaboration, it is also very\nstrong,\u201d Prabowo stated.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Prabowo said he aims to deepen bilateral ties with\nFrance further, including introducing French language lessons in\nschools.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn education, we wish to enhance cooperation further. I have now\ninstructed that all Indonesian schools must teach French, in light of\nfuture global developments,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Prabowo recalled Indonesia\u2019s invitation to the Bastille Day parade in\nJuly 2025, expressing pride in the diplomatic respect shown by the\nFrench government.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year, Indonesia was honoured to participate in the 14 July\nparade, France\u2019s national day. This is a great honour; perhaps we are\nthe first Asian country to march in Europe,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>\n
The participation of Indonesian troops in the Bastille Day parade was\nseen as recognition of Indonesia\u2019s strategic international position.<\/p>\n
The physical presence of Indonesian soldiers at one of Europe\u2019s most\nhistoric ceremonies marked a significant milestone in Indonesia\u2019s\ndefence diplomacy.<\/p>\n
He reiterated Indonesia\u2019s strong ties with France and praised\nPresident Macron\u2019s firm stance on the international stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cPresident Macron\u2019s leadership on the global stage is evident in his\nwillingness to take positive, firm positions in line with the principles\nof the French Republic,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-orders-french-language-lessons-in-indonesian-schools-1780005755", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }