Turkey's FM: Indonesia interested in KAAN fighter jet and submarine projects

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described his recent meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Bogor, West Java, as highly productive, covering a wide range of collaborative areas including defense, energy, artificial intelligence, and the halal food sector. This visit followed Fidan's trip to Singapore, marking Indonesia as a key strategic partner for Turkey.

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After our visit to Singapore, today's meeting in our strategic partner, Indonesia, was very productive in terms of advancing our multidimensional agenda.

Fidan noted that discussions with President Subianto and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono focused on ongoing cooperation and future joint initiatives. A significant objective highlighted was the shared goal of boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion, a target previously established by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Prabowo. Both leaders are committed to pursuing more concrete and effective cooperation to achieve this aim.

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We evaluated in detail the projects that will help us achieve the $10 billion trade volume target.

President Prabowo expressed Indonesia's keen interest in participating in Turkey's ambitious defense projects, specifically mentioning the KAAN fighter jet program and submarine development. Turkey's ongoing development of Reis-class submarines was also noted.

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I invite Turkish companies to invest. As leaders of the Global South and strategic partners, Indonesia and Turkey must take responsibility for shaping a new global order.

"As leaders of the Global South and strategic partners, Indonesia and Turkey must take responsibility for shaping a new global order," President Prabowo stated, inviting Turkish companies to invest in Indonesia. This sentiment underscores a mutual desire to strengthen bilateral ties and contribute to a new international framework.

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Indonesia is interested in participating in the KAAN and submarine projects.