President Prabowo, President El-Sisi Visit Military Academy of Egypt

President Prabowo Subianto and President El-Sisi visit Military Academy of Egypt in Cairo, Saturday (04/12). (Photo: BPMI of the Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made a sudden visit to the Military Academy of Egypt, Saturday (04/12). The visit went on in a warm and intimate atmosphere, symbolizing the close relations and personal diplomacy between the two leaders.

President Prabowo and President El-Sisi left Al Ittihadiya palace at around 2 p.m. local time, after luncheon. Both of them sat side by side in the same vehicle.

Around 40 minutes later, the two Presidents arrived at the compounds of the Military Academy of Egypt and were welcomed by the Head of the Military Academy, Lieutenant General Asyraf Salim Zahir. Although this visit was unofficial, both leaders were welcomed warmly and highly honored.

The Heads of State started their visit by observing some of the rooms in the academy’s main building, followed by some limited meetings. The visit continued with close observation of various facilities in the Military Academy.

President Prabowo and President El-Sisi had an intimate discussion while visiting around. They observed the stadium, the mosque, and the horse race arena which serves as a part of the training facilities in the Academy.

The intimacy between President Prabowo and President El-Sisi during the visit symbolized the strengthening of strategic cooperation in defense and military training between Indonesia and Egypt. The presence of President Prabowo in the academy also had a historical value, due to the President’s background as a military officer and former Minister of Defense.

The visit was expected to deepen both nations’ friendship amid dynamic global challenges. Joining the President in this visit to the Academy were Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RD/TM)