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Macron clinches French-Indonesian defense and cultural deals before Shangri-La Dialogue

Macron joined President Prabowo in calling for a credible roadmap toward mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine ahead of the June UN conference

AFP - Macron Indonésie
Le président indonésien Prabowo Subianto et son homologue français  Emmanuel Macron à Jakarta, le 28 mai 2025
Emmanuel Macron et le président indonésien, Prabowo Subianto, à Borobudur, à Java.
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Overview

  • Macron and Prabowo signed letters of intent for potential Indonesian purchases of Rafale fighters, Scorpène submarines and Caesar artillery systems
  • At Borobudur, Macron launched a cultural partnership with Indonesia emphasizing heritage conservation, cinema cooperation and creative industries
  • Macron framed France as a “power of peace and equilibrium” in the Indo-Pacific to balance US and Chinese influence
  • The joint statement from both leaders urged progress on a two-state solution with a credible roadmap for Israeli-Palestinian mutual recognition
  • Macron concluded his Southeast Asia tour in Singapore with a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue underscoring France’s commitment to regional security