Prabowo eyes trade, technology, forestry ties through Japan visit

Addressing the media in Jakarta on Sunday, Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi noted that President Prabowo intends his engagements in Japan to highlight the fields in which the two nations have been partnering.

“The planned meetings will strengthen cooperation and friendship between both countries, as Mr. President will draw special attention to strategic matters that have been at the core of our cooperation with the Japanese government,” he remarked.

Hadi added that the head of state is flying to Japan at the invitation of Emperor Naruhito for meetings with the monarch and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

President Prabowo departed for Japan on Sunday morning, taking off from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta.

Minister Hadi saw off the president, alongside Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and National Police (Polri) Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

On his flight, the head of state was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

Wijaya confirmed in a statement that President Prabowo is scheduled to make a courtesy call on Emperor Naruhito before holding a meeting with PM Takaichi at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo.

“After wrapping up his agenda in Japan, President Prabowo and his entourage are set to proceed to the Republic of Korea for further official engagements,” he added.

The visits form part of Indonesia’s broader mission to consolidate its role within East Asian strategic relations.

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Translator: Fathur R, Tegar Nurfitra