Overview

• Macron and President Prabowo Subianto oversaw the signing of more than a dozen memoranda covering strategic weapons systems, trade, investment, energy, critical minerals and forestry.
• Indonesia formalized plans for additional Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines, adding to its 42-jet order with first Rafale deliveries slated for early 2026.
• In a joint statement, the leaders called for irreversible progress toward a Palestinian state and Prabowo offered to recognise Israel if Palestine gains sovereignty.
• A French corporate delegation including Eramet, TotalEnergies and Danone executives held talks on mining permits, battery supply chains and energy investments in Indonesia.
• Human rights groups urged Macron to press Prabowo on past allegations of rights abuses as Indonesia expands military influence in civilian sectors.