Prabowo, US Ambassador to ASEAN Discuss Indonesia-US Cooperation
Prabowo and the U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN met at the president's private residence in Hambalang, Bogor.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Kevin Kim, the United States Ambassador to ASEAN, at his private residence in Bogor Regency, West Java. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss cooperation between Indonesia and the United States, as well as in the broader region. As the U.S. has not yet appointed a permanent ambassador to Indonesia, Kim holds the most senior position representing the U.S. in Jakarta.
Other attendees included Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Foreign Minister Sugiono, and State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi.
The atmosphere at the meeting was described as warm and constructive, with the participants focusing on enhancing cooperation between the two nations. Topics discussed included promoting stability in the region, strengthening bilateral ties based on mutual respect and equal partnership, and fostering a mutually beneficial relationship that supports peace, stability, and progress in the region.
Teddy Wijaya, the cabinet secretary, emphasized that the meeting aimed to strengthen the foundation of Indonesia-US relations and encourage more constructive bilateral cooperation between the two nations and the region.
Prabowo is set to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, in September 2026. However, there is no confirmation yet from the Palace or the Cabinet Secretariat regarding his attendance at this annual event. In 2025, Prabowo delivered his third speech at the 81st UNGA, standing after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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