Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Congratulates Trump, Meets Biden Amid US Visit
Prabowo's diplomatic tour aims to strengthen Indonesia's ties with global powers, balancing relations with both the US and China.
- Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's newly elected president, began his US visit by congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory via a phone call.
- The call, which was shared on social media, included mutual praise and acknowledgment of Trump's survival from a recent assassination attempt.
- Prabowo is scheduled to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss strengthening US-Indonesian relations, focusing on regional stability, climate, and economic cooperation.
- The Indonesian leader's visit follows a state trip to China, where he signed $10 billion in deals, emphasizing his non-aligned foreign policy approach.
- Prabowo also engaged with US business executives, encouraging investment in Indonesia, particularly in sectors like energy and technology.