The agenda of the talks includes the current state and prospects for strengthening the Russian-Indonesian strategic partnership, as well as current international and regional issues.
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends,
First of all, thank you for accepting our invitation and coming to Moscow.
My dear friend, I am very pleased that our contacts are regular and underscore the special nature of our relations. We have recently signed a declaration to this effect, and it is already taking on practical form.
This strategic nature is manifested, above all, in the economic sphere. Last year, our trade grew by 12.5 percent. Regrettably, at the beginning of this year, there was some adjustment, but our intergovernmental commission is actively working. I hope that your visit will help us find the necessary solutions to ensure stability and renewed growth this year.
Our colleagues on both sides as well as you and I have repeatedly identified the most promising areas of cooperation: energy, space, agriculture, industrial cooperation, and pharmaceuticals.
We attach great importance to developing humanitarian ties, including in culture and education. Of course, our foreign ministries also maintain close and active coordination across international platforms.
Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, which opens up additional opportunities for cooperation, including between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union.
My dear friend, we are very glad to see you. Welcome.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto (retranslated): Thank you very much, Your Excellency, Mr President.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your willingness to meet with me on such short notice. I am truly grateful that you were able to take time out of your busy schedule for this meeting.
Although only a few months have passed since our previous meeting, I have already engaged with numerous Russian delegations visiting Jakarta and held a number of meetings in Moscow. Prior to today’s discussion, I also met with representatives of Russian government agencies and companies, and I believe these exchanges were productive.
The primary purpose of my visit today is to express our sincere gratitude to you personally, as well as to the Government of the Russian Federation, for the support extended to the Republic of Indonesia, particularly for the swift timeframe in which Indonesia was able to join BRICS. I would also like to convey my appreciation for your personal support on issues of key importance to Indonesia.
We are already witnessing tangible progress across nearly all areas of cooperation that we discussed during our previous meeting. At the same time, certain areas require additional coordination, and I stand ready to be personally involved in order to accelerate the implementation of these projects. This applies, first of all, to financial transactions, where I am also prepared to take all necessary steps to expedite the process to the fullest extent possible.
One of the key objectives of my visit today is, of course, to consult with you on the current geopolitical situation. We recognise Russia’s significant and constructive role in shaping today’s geopolitical landscape, particularly amid the prevailing uncertainties.
In this context, it is especially important for us to engage in joint consultations, exchange views on future developments, and identify priority areas for further cooperation, particularly in the economic and energy sectors.
Once again, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your willingness to meet with me on such short notice. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my congratulations on the recent celebration of Easter, as well as on another very important occasion: Cosmonautics Day, which holds great significance not only for Russia but for the entire world. It is noteworthy that in Indonesia, many prominent individuals have been named Gagarin or Yury.
Vladimir Putin: Thank you, Mr President. I believe your visit is both timely in the context of current global developments and important for further strengthening and deepening our bilateral relations.
Once again, thank you for being here in Moscow today.
It is particularly meaningful to receive Easter greetings from the head of state of the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. We are a multi-confessional nation, and we traditionally celebrate religious holidays together with our compatriots of different faiths, including Muslims.
Thank you.
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