2 hours ago
7
January 11, 2025 | 07:51 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he was interested in contributing to President Prabowo Subianto's government programs, including the free nutritious meal program. Ishiba conveyed his intention in a speech during his visit to the Bogor Presidential Palace to meet with Prabowo on Saturday, Jan. 11.
"I would like to contribute and cooperate with Indonesia in the programs conveyed by Mr. President, such as self-sufficiency in food and natural energy resources, downstream and industrialization, and nutritious meals for the people, as well as security," Ishiba said in his speech.
Ishiba admitted that he was touched to see the significant development of Indonesia compared to his last visit to the country when he was a member of parliament at the age of 34.
According to Ishiba, Japan and Indonesia have a lot in common. In addition to being archipelagic countries, Indonesia and Japan are both located in the middle of large countries such as the United States and China.
"So we have to pay attention to balance in our foreign policy," he said.
Meanwhile, Prabowo invited Japan to join his priority programs. He said in his speech that Indonesia is open if Japan wants to participate in Indonesia's economic development.
"We are very open to Japanese industries to participate in our downstream programs in all areas of our natural resources," said the president.
He said the Japanese leader's visit was a symbol of the commitment of both countries to strengthen and consolidate bilateral relations. To Ishiba, Prabowo touched on several of his priority programs, including food, energy self-sufficiency, downstream and industrialization, improving nutrition, and defense.
Editor's Choice: Japanese PM Arrives in Indonesia, to Meet Prabowo at Bogor Palace
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Indonesian Citizens Build First Indonesian Mosque in Yokohama, Japan
20 jam lalu
Indonesians are building the first Indonesian mosque called the As-Sholihin Mosque in Yokohama, Japan. The cost needed is estimated to be Rp40bn.
Japanese PM Arrives in Indonesia, to Meet Prabowo at Bogor Palace
23 jam lalu
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and First Lady Yoshiko Ishiba arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten, on Friday.
Foreign Minister Sugiono Reveals ASEAN's Important Role for Indonesia
1 hari lalu
Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized that Indonesia will continue to prioritize the unity and centrality of the ASEAN.
Prabowo to Gather Elected Regional Heads for Retreat
1 hari lalu
President Prabowo Subianto plans to gather elected regional heads for a retreat.
Prabowo Forms Downstream-Energy Security Task Force, Bahlil to Lead
1 hari lalu
Prabowo formed the task force to care for mineral and coal downstream, agriculture, and energy security.
Budget of Rp71tn for Free Nutritious Meals Will Only Last Until June 2025: Minister Zulhas
1 hari lalu
During a limited coordination meeting on food matters in East Java, Zulhas highlighted the budgetary constraints in the Free Nutritious Meals program.
Free Health Check-up Will Commence Across Indonesia in February, Says Minister
2 hari lalu
By facilitating a free health check-up, Budi hopes Indonesian citizens can detect health problems at early stages.
Japanese Crime Leader Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Nuclear Materials from Myanmar
2 hari lalu
Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, of Japan, pleaded guilty in Manhattan, New York, to conspiring with a network of associates to traffic nuclear materials.
Indonesia to Import 2 Million Cattle Until 2029 for Free Nutritious Meal
2 hari lalu
The deputy minister of agriculture, Sudaryono, confirms that Indonesia will import 2 million dairy and beef cattle for the next five years.
Prabowo Heads Back to Indonesia After Meeting Anwar Ibrahim
2 hari lalu
Prabowo and Anwar Ibrahim met at Rumah Tangsi in Kuala Lumpur and discussed a number of topics.
