President Prabowo Subianto affirmed Indonesia\u2019s commitment to\nstrengthening and expanding bilateral relations with Egypt. Speaking to\nEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prabowo said Egypt was the\nfirst country to recognise Indonesia\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia and Egypt have a long-standing relationship, and we are\ndetermined to continue expanding and improving it. We have not forgotten\nEgypt\u2019s support during Indonesia\u2019s struggle for independence against\ncolonial rule, in our war of independence from 1945 to 1949,\u201d Prabowo\nsaid during a joint statement at the Merdeka Palace.<\/p>\n
Prabowo also called for practical cooperation that would benefit both\ncountries. He said the two sides continued to discuss and intensify\ncollaboration in strategic areas including the economy, trade,\ninvestment, education, science and technology, maritime affairs,\nfisheries and defence.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s meeting will further deepen cooperation between our two\ncountries and also contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the\nregion,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prabowo highlighted Egypt\u2019s important role in the Islamic world and\nthe Arab region. He said the two countries\u2019 shared history and close\npeople-to-people ties were an important foundation for strengthening\ntheir friendship.<\/p>\n
\u201cHistorically, we attach great importance to Egypt\u2019s role in the\nIslamic world and the Arab world. So please believe that, Your\nExcellency, when you come to Indonesia, you are among family,\u201d Prabowo\nsaid.<\/p>\n
In his opening remarks, Prabowo warmly welcomed President El-Sisi and\nthe Egyptian delegation. He expressed his appreciation for the visit and\nrecalled the warm reception he received during his visits to Egypt in\n2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would like to say welcome to Jakarta, to Indonesia, to my brother,\nPresident El-Sisi, and the entire Egyptian delegation. Thank you for the\nhonour shown to me and my delegation when I visited Egypt in 2024 and\n2025,\u201d Prabowo said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-says-indonesia-has-not-forgotten-egypts-support-for-its-independence-1791715853", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }