Bogor: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and turkey's Recep tayyip erdogan Held Talks Wednsday, Signing a Series of Agreements to Boost Trade and Defense Ties Between the Muslim-Majority Nations, Including A joint venture to build draones.
The Turkish Leader was visiting southeast asia's largest economy after traveling to malaysia and before heading to Pakistan on a four-day two of key allies in the Islamic World.
He was green at a presidential Palace in Bogor, a City South of the Capital Jakarta, by a traditional marching band, national antenms and schoolchildren waving flags.
“We are committed to increase trade between the two countries, which is mutually beneficial,” Prabowo Said after Talks with Erdogan.
“We also agree to increase joint production and cooperation in the defense industry.”
Prabowo said that would include joint training for suLDIELS and Closer Collaboration on Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence.
A Dozen Agreements on Trade, Energy, Higher Education and Religious Affairs were signed by ministers and officials, include a deal to manufacture draones in indonesia, as the pair watched on.
Prabowo Earlier Called Erdogan “My Close Friend, My Brother” After his Arrival and Said BOTH Sides was also also trying to accelerate the signing of a free trade agrement.
The Leaders Held their nations' First High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting Before The Agreements Were Signed.
Erdogan said the Pair Talked About Global Issues Including Syria and the Palestinian causeALONGSIDE FUTURE DEALS SEEKING to Boost Their Trade to $ 10 Billion A Year.
Indonesia and turkey's trade in 2024 was worth $ 2.4 billion, according to indonesia's trade ministry.
The Leaders Last Met in July for Talks in the Turkish Capital Ankara Before then-Defense Minister Prabowo Was officially inaugurated as Indonesia's present.
Relations Between the two Countries Grew Closer under Prabowo's Predcessor Joko Widodo, Who Paid a State Visit to Turkey in 2017.
In 2023, Indonesia Purchased 12 Turkish Drones Worth Around $ 300 Million in a Push to Upgrade Its Ageing Military.
Both are members of the 57-member Organization of Islamic Cooperation Where they are staunch supporters of Palestinians and Vocal Critics of Israel.
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