Press Release Government Communication Agency (Bakom) of the Republic of Indonesia
Paris, 15 April, 2026 — After concluding his state visit to Russia, President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, continued his agenda to France on Tuesday (14/4).
“The President continued his state visit to France and met with the President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron,” as quoted from Instagram @prabowo.
Prabowo met Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris. During the meeting, both leaders discussed strengthening strategic cooperation across various priority sectors that will benefit both countries.
President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, met with President of the French Republic, His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace, Paris, on Wednesday (15/4/2026).
“Including defense equipment procurement and strengthening the defense industry, energy transition and the development of renewable energy, infrastructure and transportation, as well as education and the creative economy,” quoted from @prabowo.
The Government of Indonesia views France as one of its strategic partners in Europe for the development of broader and more sustainable bilateral cooperation.
“As one of the key partners in the European region, Indonesia continues to promote sustainable cooperation with France to open up new opportunities for more concrete and mutually beneficial collaboration for both countries.”
Doc. Government Communication Agency of the Republic of Indonesia
Prabowo arrived in Paris on Monday (13/4) at 23:50 local time (04:50 WIB), after completing an important diplomatic agenda in Moscow, Russia.
His arrival in the French capital marked the continuation of Indonesia’s strategic diplomatic engagements in Europe, following a prior intensive bilateral meeting with the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, at the Kremlin Palace.
