President Prabowo Subianto, NDB President Discuss Indonesia-BRICS Cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto welcomes the official visit of President of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Vana Rousseff at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (03/25). (Photo by: BPMI)

President Prabowo Subianto Tuesday (03/25) hosted President of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Vana Rousseff at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

This visit is part of the efforts to promote strategic cooperation between Indonesia and international financial institutions established by BRICS countries.

President Dilma Rousseff arrived at the Palace at 4.00 p.m. and was welcomed by the honor guard and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

Upon arrival at the front door of the Merdeka Palace, she was warmly welcomed by President Prabowo Subianto.

Both leaders then walked to credential room for a photo session as a sign of respect and the strengthening bilateral relations. Afterwards, the Indonesian President and President Dilma Rousseff proceeded to the office for a courtesy call.

The meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere and full of collaborative spirit. After the meeting, both leaders delivered a joint press statement to the media.

This visit also marked as an important sign of commitment of Indonesia in supporting the NDB’s role as a development partner for developing countries, as well as to explore cooperation opportunities in multiple sectors. (BPMI Setpres) (EST/EP)