ASIATODAY.ID, KUALA LUMPUR – The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto met the Prime Minister (PM) of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, at the Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Monday, January 27 2025. The meeting of the two leaders of Southeast Asian countries took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. friendly.
President Prabowo thanked the government and people of Malaysia for welcoming and receiving his arrival so warmly.
President Prabowo also appreciated the presentation of the honorary mark of the First Rank of the Very Respected Johor Relatives (D.K. I Johor). This badge of honor was given by Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVII Sultan Ibrahim.
“This is a symbol of the close relationship between myself and Malaysia. Also myself and the Johor Sultanate family,” said President Prabowo.
Meanwhile, PM Anwar Ibrahim interpreted the visit and appreciation received by President Prabowo as a form of friendship. Apart from that, it also depicts the close kinship with Malaysia.
PM Anwar said that the award was higher than the title he had. This was conveyed by PM Anwar when President Prabowo gave a statement.
“Of course we are happy with the existing developments. This shows the specialness, uniqueness of friendship and relations that do not exist between other countries,” said PM Anwar.
ASEAN Unity
President Prabowo invited ASEAN countries to be more united as one unit. According to Prabowo, ASEAN unity is very important, so that the region is taken into account by larger global powers.
“Only with unity among ASEAN countries, good cooperation between us, can our voices be heard more. We will be taken into account by forces that are much greater than us,” said President Prabowo.
Prabowo said that the world is currently facing increasing tension and uncertainty. Therefore, he believes that synergy and ongoing consultation between ASEAN countries is needed.
Prabowo also highlighted the great potential of ASEAN, which has a population of more than 600 million people. This number is no less than the population of the European Union.
President Prabowo said that Southeast Asia is recognized by the world as a region with rapid economic growth. Apart from that, this area has long been known as a peaceful zone without conflict between countries.
“Prime Minister Anwar and I held a very intensive meeting to discuss many cooperation issues. The point is the political will that Indonesia and Malaysia must cooperate closely,” said Prabowo.
Prabowo emphasized that his party would resolve bilateral problems with Malaysia, including resolving labor-related issues.
Strategic Cooperation in Various Sectors
The meeting between the two leaders resulted in an agreement to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economy, energy and defense.
The two leaders emphasized their commitment to increasing synergy between the two allied countries.
President Prabowo also emphasized the importance of the special relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia.
“We have historical ties, blood ties, cultural ties, we even have ethnic ties. “If I’m not mistaken, many Malaysian leaders still have family in Indonesia,” said President Prabowo.
“There are a lot of these relationships. So I feel that this should make the relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia more distinctive,” said President Prabowo further.
The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector. PM Anwar said that strengthening this cooperation could be realized through strategic collaboration between Petronas and Pertamina.
“Our commitment is to ensure cooperation between Petronas and Pertamina, two oil and gas companies in the region, to agree to explore new things and also transfer between countries,” said PM Anwar.
Apart from that, they also discussed cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, including the management of the palm oil industry, which is the main commodity of both countries.
President Prabowo said that Indonesia and Malaysia are the world’s largest producers of palm oil, where their production reaches 80 percent of global production.
“Every time I go to certain countries they always say they need palm oil; Egypt, India, Pakistan, everyone. So, I think I can do a lot, and thank you for continued support from Malaysia in these matters,” said President Prabowo.
Cooperation in the defense sector was also one of the main agendas at the meeting. PM Anwar highlighted the importance of collaboration with Indonesia which has experience and strength in this sector.
“Both parties agreed to mobilize all available forces, including the defense sector, where Indonesia has a lot of experience and strength,” he said. (AT Network)
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