Indonesia Committed to Deepening Strategic Ties with European Union in Economy, Education, Health

President Prabowo Subianto holds a bilateral meeting with President of the European Council, António Costa, on Sunday (07/13) at the Europa Building in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by: BPMI of the Presidential Secretariat)

During a bilateral meeting with President of the European Council António Costa, President Prabowo Subianto underscored the European Union’s vital role in promoting global peace and stability. The Head of State also called for stronger multilateral cooperation and closer international relations, particularly in the fields of economy, education, and health.

“We would like to see greater European participation in our economy, and we are also ready to engage with the EU’s economic market. We believe this relationship is symbiotic, Europe brings knowledge, technology, funding, and decades of experience in management and economics; while we offer strategic resources, critical minerals, and agricultural commodities that will be mutually beneficial within the framework of this strategic partnership,” President Prabowo stated at the Europa Building in Brussels, Belgium, on Sunday (07/13).

The Head of State also highlighted key data on Indonesia and Europe socio-cultural interactions, including the significant number of Indonesian tourists and students in Europe. Each year, eight million Indonesians visit Europe, and more than 3,000 Indonesian students pursue higher education at various universities across Europe through government-sponsored scholarships.

“We hope to see even more young Indonesians pursue their studies in Europe in the years to come,” the President added.

In his remarks, the President reiterated Indonesia’s openness to international institutions, particularly in the fields of education and health, as part of its broader commitment to constructive global engagement.

“In the past two years, Indonesia has opened numerous sectors to foreign participation, including the health sector. Foreign hospitals and international medical institutions are now permitted to establish branches or affiliates in Indonesia,” the Head of State added. (BPMI SETPRES) (APN/TM)