President Prabowo, US Under Secretary of Defense Colby Strengthen Bilateral Ties
- 12 Agt 2026 20:01 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- President Prabowo Subianto met with U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby to strengthen bilateral ties.
- Colby emphasized U.S. optimism for deeper cooperation with Indonesia based on mutual respect.
- The meeting at Merdeka Palace highlighted efforts to expand collaboration and partnership.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to deeper cooperation as President Prabowo Subianto welcomed U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary for Policy Elbridge Colby and his delegation at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
The meeting, described as warm and constructive, underscored both nations’ shared interest in advancing bilateral relations. “Meeting President Prabowo was an extraordinary honor,” Colby said in a statement on Wednesday, as quoted by Antara.
Colby emphasized Washington’s optimism about strengthening ties with Jakarta, stressing that future cooperation would be built on mutual respect and expanded collaboration.
“The U.S. government is very optimistic about advancing our relationship with Indonesia, based on principles of respectful partnership and deeper cooperation,” he noted.
He also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to visit Indonesia and voiced hope that relations between the two countries would continue to grow. “We feel honored to be here and look forward to further developing our rapidly expanding ties with Indonesia,” Colby added. ***
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