Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto expressed his intention to strengthen relations with Japan during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Subianto, who is currently the defense minister, highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries and emphasized the need to further enhance their cooperative relationship.
Japan has been actively seeking closer ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly in areas such as maritime security and defense, in response to China's growing military presence in the region. Subianto's visit to China following his election victory in February aimed to underscore the importance of maintaining stable relations with Beijing amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
