Brazil and Indonesia: Strategic partners in growth: Video

During a press conference with his Indonesian counterpart, Prabowo Subianto, in Jakarta on Thursday, Indonesian President Prabowo highlighted the growing importance of relations between Indonesia and Brazil, describing both nations as “new economic powers that are continuously growing.” According to the Press, Media, and Information Bureau (BPMI) of the Presidential Secretariat, he underlined the strategic significance of their partnership and the determination of both countries to strengthen ties across multiple sectors.

Prabowo emphasised trade as a key priority, stressing the need to expand international commerce. He also pointed to technology as an area of mutual learning, while praising Brazil’s advanced agricultural sector and expressing Indonesia’s interest in fostering cooperation in this field, the BPMI reported.

In addition, the Indonesian president noted Brazil’s sophisticated defence industry as another potential area for collaboration. “We are determined, after an intensive discussion, to continue to grow in all areas,” he said.