President Prabowo Departs Canada for the Netherlands

President Prabowo Subianto prior to his take off to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Wednesday (09/24). (Photo by: BPMI Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto Wednesday (09/24) departed Ottawa for Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 9:00 p.m. local time.

The President was seen off by Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Jess Dutton, Indonesian Ambassador to Canada Muhsin Syihab, and Indonesian Defense Attaché in Ottawa Air Vice-Marshal Edwardus Wisoko Aribowo.

During his working visit to Canada, President Prabowo held two important meetings, which marked a new chapter in strengthening Indonesia–Canada relations: a bilateral meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall, followed by a tête-à-tête with Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney at West Block, Parliament Hill.

The talks with PM Carney served as a pivotal moment to address priority areas of cooperation, while also covering pressing global issues, including developments in Palestine, ASEAN, and the Indo-Pacific region.

President Prabowo expressed appreciation for Canada’s consistent role as a development partner, while PM Carney reaffirmed Indonesia’s position as a strategic partner for Canada in Southeast Asia, citing Prabowo’s speech at the UNGA as a source of inspiration.

The visit produced concrete results, including the signing of the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA), along with agreements on defense, security, and business cooperation. With this visit, President Prabowo underscored Indonesia’s unwavering commitment to deepening its comprehensive partnership with Canada. (BPMI Presidential Secretariat) (GWH/MUR)