President Prabowo Personally Sees Off President El-Sisi at Halim Air Force Base

President Prabowo Subianto personally saw off the departure of the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, following the conclusion of his state visit to Indonesia on Sunday (10/11). The Head of State accompanied President El-Sisi to Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base, Jakarta, as a gesture of profound respect and a reflection of the close friendship between Indonesia and Egypt.

Upon completing all activities at the Jakarta Presidential Palace Complex, President Prabowo and President El-Sisi departed together for the air base. The close relationship was evident as both leaders shared the same vehicle during the journey to the air base.

Upon arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma, President Prabowo accompanied President El-Sisi toward the aircraft that would carry him back to Egypt and personally escorted him to the foot of the airstairs.

A warm and friendly atmosphere marked the farewell ceremony for this state visit. Before parting, the two heads of state exchanged a firm handshake as a token of mutual respect and friendship.

Indonesia’s warm reception of President El-Sisi’s visit was further demonstrated through an aerial escort by the Indonesian Air Force. The aircraft carrying President El-Sisi and his delegation was escorted by Sukhoi and F-16 fighter jets until it exited Indonesian airspace.

President El-Sisi’s state visit to Indonesia served as a momentum to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. President Prabowo expressed confidence that this relationship would continue to grow closer and deliver tangible benefits for the people of both countries.

“Please consider Indonesia as your second home, President El-Sisi,” President Prabowo stated during a joint press statement at Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

Through this visit, Indonesia and Egypt have further deepened bilateral relations and reaffirmed their spirit of friendship. President Prabowo remains confident that relations between both nations would continue to flourish and bring real benefits for the peoples of Indonesia and Egypt. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (YA/MMB)