Cabinet Secretary Teddy: President Prabowo to Attend Eid al-Adha Prayer with Indonesians at Indonesian Embassy Residence in Paris

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto will perform Eid al-Adha prayer at the Indonesian Embassy Residence in Paris, France. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the President will pray alongside Indonesian nationals (WNI) before commencing the official state visit agenda. “President Prabowo is scheduled to perform Eid al-Adha prayer and hold a silaturahmi with Indonesians at the Indonesian Embassy Residence in Paris,” Teddy stated. The President arrived at Orly Airport in Paris, Republic of France, on Tuesday (26 May 2026) at approximately 09:50 local time. “This arrival marks the commencement of President Prabowo’s state visit to France, which was scheduled last year and has undergone multiple reschedulings,” he explained. The official state visit is expected to further strengthen strategic relations between the two nations. Teddy added that Indonesia and France currently have several strategic collaborations across various sectors. “Indonesia currently has numerous super-strategic collaborations with France, and this state visit aims to further bolster Indonesia’s position in Europe, particularly in France,” he said. “Indonesia serves as a key gateway for Europe-Asia relations, while France is a vital gateway for Asia, especially Southeast Asia, to Europe,” he added.