Erdogan Calls Prabowo to Discuss Defence Industry and COP31 Invitation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, specifically focusing on defence and trade issues.

This was announced by the Turkish Presidency via the official X account @trpresidency on Tuesday (29/09/2026). Both parties discussed the bilateral relationship between Turkey and Indonesia, as well as regional and global issues.

Erdogan also expressed his satisfaction with Indonesia’s solidarity in international forums. He emphasised the importance of maintaining solidarity between the two nations.

Furthermore, he highlighted the importance of increasing cooperation between Turkey and Indonesia across various sectors, particularly in trade and the defence industry. Erdogan expressed his determination to enhance cooperation between the two countries in these two fields.

“President Erdogan stated that his side will continue to take steps to realise this,” according to the statement from the Turkish Presidency.

During the conversation, Erdogan also invited Prabowo to attend the COP31 Leaders’ Summit, which is to be held in Antalya.