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        "id": 1771159,
        "msgid": "president-macron-indonesia-a-strategic-indo-pacific-partner-1780012724",
        "date": "2026-05-29 06:01:39",
        "title": "President Macron: Indonesia a Strategic Indo-Pacific Partner",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed Indonesia's status as a key strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region during a state visit to Paris, highlighting defence, economic, and cultural collaborations. The leaders discussed deepening ties through the EU-Indonesia trade deal, Rafale fighter jet deliveries, and joint efforts on global issues including the Middle East and South China Sea tensions. Macron praised Indonesia's role in promoting regional peace and sovereignty.",
        "content": "<p>President Macron stated that Indonesia is a strategic Indo-Pacific\npartner and expressed confidence that President Prabowo shares this\nbelief. During President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s state visit to the \u00c9lys\u00e9e\nPalace in Paris on Thursday (28 May), Macron affirmed France\u2019s\ncommitment to strengthening strategic ties into a global partnership\nacross various sectors.<\/p>\n<p>In a joint statement, Macron highlighted Indonesia\u2019s importance as a\nkey strategic partner for France in the Indo-Pacific region. He noted\nthe recent arrival of the first Rafale fighter jets in Indonesia as\ntangible evidence of the evolving strategic relationship, stating: \u2018The\narrival of the first Rafale jets yesterday is proof of this relationship\nand today\u2019s discussions, and a sign of our shared desire to continue\nprogressing along this path.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Macron expressed hope that the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive\nEconomic Partnership Agreement would be implemented soon to accelerate\ntrade and investment flows in strategic sectors such as transport,\nhealthcare, energy transition, and defence. He also welcomed Indonesia\u2019s\nopening of its market to French dairy and beef cattle sectors, and\npraised Danantara\u2019s investment plans as part of economic\ncooperation.<\/p>\n<p>On cultural and educational fronts, both leaders committed to\ndeepening collaboration, building on the cultural strategy declaration\nat Borobudur Temple in May 2025. This includes museum partnerships,\nliterature, film, fashion, and strengthened scientific, technological,\nand university collaborations under the 2026 France-Indonesia Innovation\nYear. Macron stated: \u2018France aims to welcome more students, researchers,\nand talents.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Regarding international issues, Macron and Prabowo discussed the\nMiddle East situation, the Ukraine conflict, tensions in the South China\nSea, and Southeast Asia. Macron praised Indonesia\u2019s active role in\npromoting peace and international dialogue, specifically commending\nPrabowo\u2019s \u2018courageous stance on Middle East peace and Palestine\nrecognition\u2019 and \u2018your military\u2019s involvement in safeguarding Lebanon\u2019s\nsovereignty through peace efforts.\u2019 Macron affirmed ASEAN\u2019s importance\nin France and the EU\u2019s Indo-Pacific strategy, pledging continued\ncooperation with Indonesia to address global and regional\nchallenges.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-macron-indonesia-a-strategic-indo-pacific-partner-1780012724",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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