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- Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto conducted a visit to the United Kingdom, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new strategic avenues between the two countries.
- Prabowo expressed satisfaction with the "many new strategic avenues" opening between indonesia and the UK following meetings in London.This visit formed a key part of his official agenda.He...
- While specific details of the "new strategic avenues" were not immediately available in public statements, the visit signals a continued focus on defence cooperation between Indonesia and the...
Prabowo Subianto’s Visit to the United Kingdom
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Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto conducted a visit to the United Kingdom, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new strategic avenues between the two countries. The visit included meetings with British officials and an audience with King Charles III.
Meetings with UK Officials
Prabowo expressed satisfaction with the “many new strategic avenues” opening between indonesia and the UK following meetings in London.This visit formed a key part of his official agenda.He held talks at Lancaster House with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Wednesday, January 22, 2026. He also had an audience with King Charles III.
Indonesia-UK Defence Cooperation
While specific details of the “new strategic avenues” were not immediately available in public statements, the visit signals a continued focus on defence cooperation between Indonesia and the UK. Indonesia has been modernizing its defence capabilities, and the UK is a potential partner for technology transfer and joint exercises. In November 2023, the UK and Indonesia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime security. UK and Indonesia strengthen security partnership
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