Diplomatic Bridges: Prabowo Subianto Congratulates Trump's Triumph

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory during a call after arriving in Washington. Scheduled to meet President Joe Biden, Prabowo aims to pursue a non-aligned foreign policy. The call came post his visit to China and interaction with President Xi Jinping.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Jakarta | Updated: 12-11-2024 08:49 IST | Created: 12-11-2024 08:49 IST
Diplomatic Bridges: Prabowo Subianto Congratulates Trump's Triumph
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In a notable diplomatic gesture, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following his election victory. The exchange occurred during a phone call shortly after Prabowo's touchdown in Washington for an official visit that includes discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden.

The call to Trump, made after Prabowo's meeting in China with President Xi Jinping, underscored Indonesia's commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy direction under Prabowo's leadership. Prabowo emphasized his willingness to personally visit Trump, who lauded the victory as historically significant.

Prabowo's Washington visit also included meetings with U.S. corporate leaders, urging investment in Indonesia. His office highlighted interactions with companies like Freeport McMoRan and Chevron, reinforcing Indonesia's open stance towards international business collaborations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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