President Prabowo to Meet President Trump for Bilateral Partnership Enhancement

President Prabowo arrives in USA on Tuesday (02/17)

Prabowo Subianto arrived in the United States on Tuesday, (02/17), at 11:55 a.m. local time. The Garuda Indonesia-1 aircraft carrying the President and his delegation landed at Joint Base Andrews, Washington, D.C.

President Prabowo was welcomed by Indonesia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dwisuryo Indroyono Soesilo, Indonesia’s Defense Attaché in Washington Air Marshal E. Wisoko Aribowo, and Maintenance Group Commander Gary Charland. Following the arrival ceremony, President Prabowo proceeded directly to his hotel, where he will stay during his visit to Washington, D.C.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, in a written statement, explained that during this visit President Prabowo is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting will focus on strengthening Indonesia–United States relations and strategic cooperation in various economic sectors through negotiations and trade agreements.

“This visit is part of President Prabowo’s active diplomacy to enhance economic value chains and boost domestic industrial productivity,” wrote Cabinet Secretary Teddy.

Accompanying President Prabowo on the flight to the United States were Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RD/MMB)