The Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto revealed the results of his meeting with Turkish President Reccep Tayyib Erdogan at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Wednesday (12/2/2025). There were several discussions ranging from economic partnerships to international relations.
“The meeting was very intensive and productive. We have the same commitment to strengthen the partnership,” said Prabowo, while giving a press statement with Erdogan.
Prabowo explained that the partnership between the two countries was carried out for the prosperity of the people in the two countries. In addition, working together for a better new world order leading to world peace and stability. Such as in the fields of economics and trade, Prabowo said the two countries are committed to increasing mutually beneficial trade. Also accelerating the finalization of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
“We agreed to expand market access for products from both countries,” said Prabowo.
In addition, RI-Turkey will also strengthen cooperation in the fields of defense and security. Such as education and training for armed forces personnel, intelligence, and counterterrorism.
“We agreed to also increase joint production and cooperation in the defense industry, in the health sector we also want to increase cooperation,” said Prabowo.
Regarding international relations, Prabowo said the two heads of state agreed that a solution for peace and independence for Palestine could be achieved with a two-state solution. In addition, they also support peace in Syria and Ukraine. According to Prabowo, Indonesia already has a special spiritual and emotional relationship with Turkey. The relationship has lasted for hundreds of years since Turkey was called the Ottoman Empire. The following 13 agreements were signed:
- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Religion and the Head of the Religious Affairs Division of the Republic of Turkey Regarding Cooperation in the Field of Religious Services and Religious Education.
- Memorandum of Cooperation Between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Turkey in the field of Energy and Mineral Resources.
- Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education Between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia and the Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey.
- Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medical Sciences.
- Memorandum of Understanding on Strategic Cooperation in the Field of Defense Industry Between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia and the Secretariat of Defense Industries of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Turkey on Increasing Cooperation in the Field of Trade.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture.
- Statement of Intent Between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of Turkey on Investment Promotion and Facilitation.
- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia and the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey on the Establishment of a Joint Committee for Industrial Cooperation.
- Joint Venture Agreement Between Republikorp and Baykar for the Manufacture of Drone Factories in Indonesia.
- Cooperation Protocol Between Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) and Public Broadcasting Institution of Indonesian Television (LPP TVRI) in the Field of Television.
- Memorandum of Understanding Between Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) and Public Broadcasting Institution of Indonesian Radio (LPP RRI) in the Field of Radio.
- Cooperation Agreement Between Anadolu Agency (AA) and Antara Indonesia News Agency.
February 12, 2025, CNBC Indonesia
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