Indonesian President to Meet with Malaysian Prime Minister in Kuala Lumpur

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur tonight, in the context of Hari Raya Aidilfitri’s goodwill.

Cabinet Secretary Provides Insight into the Visit

Indonesian Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya revealed that Prabowo has great respect for Anwar as a senior ASEAN leader with extensive experience. “Prabowo has great respect for Anwar as a senior ASEAN leader with extensive experience. He (Anwar) took office earlier, is older, and has been a close friend of the President,” he said in a statement.

Accompanying the President

Teddy, who will accompany Prabowo during the visit, announced that the latter will immediately return to Jakarta after the meeting.

“The President will return to Jakarta tonight,” he said.

Potential Discussion Topics

Meanwhile, ANTARA news agency reported that Teddy did not provide a concise answer when asked about the possibility of Prabowo and Anwar discussing the tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump recently.

He said: “The two leaders will talk about numerous issues.”

ASEAN’s Stance on Reciprocal Tariffs

On Friday, Anwar said Malaysia, as chair of ASEAN, will negotiate with several member countries of the bloc to reach a mutual agreement on the issue of the reciprocal tariffs to ensure fairness in international trade.

Conclusion

The upcoming meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to be a significant event in the region, with potential discussions on various issues, including reciprocal tariffs. The visit is a testament to the strong goodwill between the two leaders and their countries.

FAQs

Q: Why is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visiting Malaysia?
A: Prabowo’s visit is in the context of Hari Raya Aidilfitri’s goodwill.

Q: What topics might be discussed during the meeting?
A: The two leaders will talk about numerous issues, although details of the discussions were not disclosed.

Q: Will the meeting address the issue of reciprocal tariffs?
A: While Teddy Indra Wijaya did not provide a specific answer, it is likely that the issue will be discussed given the current trade tensions.

Q: Will Prabowo stay in Kuala Lumpur for an extended period?
A: No, according to Teddy Indra Wijaya, Prabowo will return to Jakarta immediately after the meeting.