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Putin congratulates Indonesia on Independence Day, hails bilateral ties

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Indonesia's 81st Independence Day.
  • Putin acknowledged Indonesia's economic and social achievements and its global respect, wishing prosperity to its citizens.
  • He emphasized the successful development of Russia-Indonesia relations, highlighting cooperation within BRICS and ASEAN, and their mutual interest in Asia-Pacific stability.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on the occasion of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. In his message, Putin recognized Indonesia's significant achievements in economic and social development, noting its well-deserved standing on the global stage.

Your country has attained universally recognized achievements in the economic and social spheres and enjoys welldeserved respect on the global stage.

— Vladimir PutinThe Russian President acknowledged Indonesia's progress and international standing in his Independence Day message.

"Your country has attained universally recognized achievements in the economic and social spheres and enjoys welldeserved respect on the global stage," Putin stated. He conveyed wishes for robust health and success to President Subianto in his state endeavors, and for happiness and prosperity to all Indonesian citizens.

I wish you robust health and every success in your state endeavours, and to all citizens of Indonesia – happiness and prosperity.

— Vladimir PutinPutin conveyed his personal wishes to President Subianto and the Indonesian people.

Putin highlighted the continuously strengthening relationship between Russia and Indonesia, describing their contacts as productive. He expressed confidence that both nations would continue their constructive joint efforts to expand their mutually beneficial partnership. This cooperation, he noted, aligns with efforts to enhance security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and globally.

Relations between Moscow and Jakarta are developing most successfully, as evidenced in our productive contacts with you.

— Vladimir PutinHe described the positive trajectory of bilateral relations between Russia and Indonesia.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via Telegram, shared Putin's message, underscoring that Indonesia and Russia have forged partnerships through various international formats, including BRICS and the Russia-ASEAN dialogue. Putin reiterated his hope that these ties would serve the interests of both friendly peoples and contribute to regional and global security and stability. Earlier, the Russian Embassy in Jakarta had offered condolences for the victims of an earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara.

Undoubtedly, we will continue our constructive joint efforts to further expand our mutually beneficial partnership.

— Vladimir PutinPutin affirmed the commitment to enhancing the partnership between the two countries.
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Originally published by Tempo 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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