First Visit to Japan: Prabowo Targets Surge in Strategic Cooperation
President Prabowo Subianto officially began his state visit to Japan on Sunday (29/3). Key agendas await, including meetings with Emperor Naruhito and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
This visit is seen as a strategic step to bolster long-standing bilateral relations between Indonesia and Japan. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi emphasised that the meetings are not merely ceremonial but concrete efforts to strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
“This meeting is an important momentum to solidify the friendship between Indonesia and Japan,” said Prasetyo.
Further, Prasetyo revealed that President Prabowo will discuss several key issues that have long formed the foundation of cooperation between the two countries, ranging from the trade sector, technology development, to improving education quality.
In addition, cooperation in forestry and the environment is also a primary focus in the discussions.
On the other hand, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya added that this meeting opens new opportunities to expand broader and more impactful cross-sector collaboration.
“The cooperation discussed covers investment, energy, maritime affairs, to the digital sector,” said Teddy.
This visit is part of Indonesia’s active diplomacy strategy to strengthen its influence and strategic position in the East Asia region.
During the visit, President Prabowo is accompanied by several important officials, including Foreign Minister Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The limited entourage departed from TNI AU Halim Perdanakusuma Base, Jakarta, around 10:35 WIB. The President’s departure was seen off by several high-ranking state officials, including Deputy Speaker of the DPR Sufmi Dasco, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
This visit is expected to become the starting point for strengthening broader cooperation that has real impacts for both countries in the future.