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Prabowo resumes European trip to Serbia, Turkey after French visit
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Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto (left) talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade on July 29, 2024. Prabowo and Vučić talked about measures to improve the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and Serbia. (Courtesy of Defense Ministry /-)
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efense Minister and president-elect Prabowo Subianto is continuing his European tour, with trips to Serbia and Turkey following his visit to France.
Observers view Prabowo’s itinerary as an attempt to reassert Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy, with Jakarta continuing to align itself with developing countries across the globe.
During his five-day trip to France, Prabowo met with French President Emmanuel Macron and a group of the country’s business executives. He then embarked on Monday for Belgrade to meet with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
In the Serbian capital, Prabowo and Vučić talked about strengthening their political and economic dialogue.
“We have agreed to continuously strengthen the diplomatic relationship in a way that benefits both countries,” Prabowo wrote on his official X account on Tuesday.
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After congratulating Prabowo on his victory in the February presidential election, Vučić said that the former Army general’s visit had given a significant incentive for both countries to elevate their close relationship.
