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Prabowo Flies to Russia to Attend Putin’s Invitation-Only Economic Forum
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Prabowo Flies to Russia to Attend Putin’s Invitation-Only Economic Forum

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto left Jakarta for Vladivostok to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum at Vladimir Putin’s invitation.
  • Indonesia said the visit reflects close ties with Russia and will focus on economic, trade, investment and energy cooperation.
  • Prabowo was accompanied by several ministers, including the foreign, energy and investment ministers.

President Prabowo Subianto departed Jakarta late Tuesday for Vladivostok, where he will attend Russia’s 11th Eastern Economic Forum as the event’s main guest of honor.

Prabowo left Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base at about 11:20 p.m. local time with a limited delegation. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said Russian President Vladimir Putin had personally invited Prabowo to the forum.

President Putin specifically invited President Prabowo as the main guest of honor at the EEF. This reflects the close relationship between Indonesia and Russia, which continues to be built and strengthened through direct diplomacy between the two leaders.

— Teddy Indra WijayaIndonesia’s cabinet secretary described the invitation and its diplomatic significance.

Teddy described the invitation as a reflection of the close relationship Indonesia and Russia continue to build through direct diplomacy between their leaders. It will be Prabowo’s second appearance as an honored guest at a Russian international economic forum, after he attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum the previous year.

Indonesia is viewed by Russia as one of its main and strategic partners in the Asia-Pacific, a respected ASEAN member, and one of the important countries representing the Global South and the Muslim world.

— Teddy Indra WijayaHe explained how Russia regards Indonesia’s regional and international position.

Indonesia, Teddy said, is viewed by Russia as an important partner in the Asia-Pacific, a respected ASEAN member and a country representing the Global South and the Muslim world. The visit will also be used to advance bilateral cooperation in the economy, trade, investment, energy and other strategic sectors.

Teddy said Indonesia’s foreign policy remains “free and active.” He added that Prabowo seeks good relations with all countries, broader friendships and diplomacy that produces concrete benefits for Indonesia’s national interests and public welfare. The delegation includes Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto, Foreign Minister Sugiono, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto, Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani, and Teddy himself.

Indonesia’s foreign policy remains free and active.

— Teddy Indra WijayaHe described the government’s foreign-policy approach during Prabowo’s visit.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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