Thekabarnews.com—Indonesia and France have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the defense sector. This agreement followed a high-level meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
The two leaders talked about how to work together more strategically during the meeting. They focused on buying defense equipment and building up Indonesia’s own defense sector. Officials said that France is an important ally for Indonesia in Europe.
The talks also included working together to switch to clean energy and increase the use of renewable energy sources. Therefore, both countries are showing shared interests in sustainable growth and long-term energy security.
Indonesia and France already have strong ties when it comes to defense. Jakarta signed a deal in 2022 to buy 42 Rafale fighter jets for about $8.1 billion. This was one of the biggest things the country has ever bought for its military.
Since becoming president in 2024, Prabowo Subianto has continued to make military modernization a top priority. Previously, he served as the defense minister.
After meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, Prabowo went to Paris. During the Kremlin meeting, they talked about energy, minerals, and industrial growth.
Teddy Indra Wijaya, the Cabinet Secretary, says that the president went straight from Moscow to Paris. This was part of a bigger plan for diplomacy.
Prices for oil around the world are going up as tensions rise in the Middle East. This period is when Indonesia is working harder on its diplomacy.
Prabowo told his cabinet earlier this month how important it was to make sure there were enough energy supplies. This was one of the reasons he went on so many trips abroad, including to South Korea and Japan.
Indonesia’s foreign policy does not align with any other country, but it has recently forged more friendships worldwide.
The country is now part of the BRICS group and has a trade deal with Donald Trump. In addition, it has a formal Major Defense Cooperation Partnership with the United States.
Indonesia is still looking over a U.S. proposal about military overflight access. Analysts say the outcome could change how people see Jakarta’s place in the Indo-Pacific.
Observers note that Indonesia is carefully balancing its relationships with major global powers. Meanwhile, it is pursuing national interests in defense, energy security, and economic development.
Indonesia takes a pragmatic approach to diplomacy, building broader partnerships while protecting its sovereignty and strategic independence.
Indonesia is becoming a key player in shaping regional and global cooperation as the political landscape evolves. Indonesia’s relationships with France, Russia, and other strategic partners highlight this development.
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