Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam

Annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta

FILE PHOTO: Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto gestures as he attends the annual State of the Nation Address at the parliament building, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 16, 2024. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana/Pool/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on Friday Vietnam and Indonesia had agreed to elevate their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership".

Prabowo was speaking in Hanoi during a two-day visit to Vietnam. He is expected to meet Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday.

"For us, Vietnam has always been a great friend," he said during a meeting with Vietnamese President and party chief To Lam. "We value this relationship and I am committed to enhance and further this cooperation."

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"Let us now task our teams to continue our efforts to that goal," he said.

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By Reuters