Prabowo's visit to Turkiye to bolster bilateral relations: PCO

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Türkiye will bolster Indonesia-Türkiye bilateral relations through strategic cooperation that supports multilateralism principles, according to the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) spokesperson, Philips Vermonte.

"The world is currently moving towards bilateralism, partly driven by the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China," Vermonte noted in a statement here on Thursday.

He noted that although bilateralism can help the two countries navigate uncertainties and the impact of geopolitical rivalry, the world's complexities cannot be addressed by just two nations.

Vermonte noted that Indonesia and Türkiye have strong capital to continue prioritizing the spirit of multilateralism amid increasingly complex global dynamics.

Both countries are known to consistently encourage peaceful resolution, dialogue, and inclusivity, making them key partners in strengthening international cooperation.

He further highlighted that as influential middle powers, both countries have a significant voice on matters of reforming the UN, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and other multilateral institutions.

In addition, Indonesia and Türkiye have strategic relations with like-minded countries, including active participation in the MIKTA forum to realize a fairer international system that is more responsive to the needs of developing countries.

Earlier, President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the Ankara Esenboga Airport, Türkiye, on Wednesday at 6:58 p.m. local time.

The president is scheduled to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdoan at the Presidential Palace of Türkiye on Thursday, where the two will hold a one-on-one meeting and witness the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

Türkiye is the second stop on Prabowo's five-nation Middle East tour after the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After Türkiye, he will also visit Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan.

Prabowo and his entourage departed from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, at around 1:05 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) on Wednesday.