Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto from Indonesia warmly welcomed the Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, during an honorary visit at the Ministry of Defense in Jakarta on Thursday (30/5).
The meeting between Prabowo and Tony continued discussions from Prabowo’s previous visit to London in March with the UK Defense Minister regarding the enhancement of bilateral defense cooperation. Prabowo also emphasized the opportunity to collaborate with all countries, including the UK, in developing an advanced, modern, and independent defense industry.
Prabowo referred to the UK as a close relative and an important partner for Indonesia, especially in the defense sector. The discussions also touched on areas of cooperation that are of priority and benefit to Indonesia, as well as potential future collaborative efforts.
As a gesture of goodwill, Prabowo presented gifts like a traditional keris and a pin from the Ministry of Defense, while Tony also gave a personal gift to Prabowo. The meeting was attended by officials from the Ministry of Defense, including the Acting Secretary-General, the Acting Director General of Strategic Defense, the Head of Defense Facility Agency, and the Acting Head of Defense Infrastructure Agency.