One Car, Prabowo Personally Escorts Anwar Ibrahim's Departure to Halim
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto personally escorted the return of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to TNI AU Halim Perdanakusuma Base, Jakarta, on Friday evening, riding in the same vehicle.
According to information received, the moment served as the conclusion to Prime Minister Anwar’s courtesy visit to Indonesia for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
After holding a meeting at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Prime Minister Anwar, accompanied by President Prabowo, walked towards the vehicle.
Light conversation and warm smiles from both leaders were evident as they headed to the vehicle. The tune of Rasa Sayange was also played to accompany Prime Minister Anwar’s departure, adding to the atmosphere of camaraderie.
Not stopping at the vehicle door, President Prabowo personally escorted Prime Minister Anwar’s departure from Merdeka Palace by riding in the same vehicle.
This not only reflects the close diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Malaysia but also affirms the long-standing personal closeness between the two leaders of these kindred nations.
Upon arrival at TNI AU Halim Perdanakusuma Base, Prime Minister Anwar was farewelled with full honours, with an honour guard standing rigidly in line with the aircraft stairs.
The warm and friendly atmosphere was once again apparent as the two leaders bid farewell before Prime Minister Anwar ascended the aircraft stairs.
Additionally, under the aircraft stairs, those seeing off Prime Minister Anwar included Foreign Minister Sugiono, State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
From beneath the aircraft stairs, President Prabowo was seen waving, which was reciprocated by Prime Minister Anwar’s wave from the aircraft door as a sign of parting.
This gesture symbolised the enduring close friendship between the two leaders and nations.
Around 19:20 WIB, the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Anwar and a limited entourage departed Indonesia, concluding this brief yet meaningful visit.
This visit reaffirms that relations between Indonesia and Malaysia are built not only on political and economic interests but are also strengthened by fraternal values, cultural closeness, and long-standing mutual respect.
The camaraderie between the two leaders is hoped to serve as a strong foundation for enhancing cooperation in various fields, both at the government level and between the peoples of the two countries.