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Indonesia and France deepen defence, trade ties as Prabowo hosts Macron

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Indonesia and France have deepened ties across several sectors, particularly in defence — where a preliminary agreement could pave the way for new military equipment orders from Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron is in Jakarta to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mr Macron is the first head of state from the European Union to make an official visit to Indonesia since President Prabowo Subianto took office. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.

Indonesia and France have deepened ties across several sectors, particularly in defence — where a preliminary agreement could pave the way for new military equipment orders from Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron is in Jakarta to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Mr Macron is the first head of state from the European Union to make an official visit to Indonesia since President Prabowo Subianto took office. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.

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