January 24, 2026 | 09:57 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto accepted a dinner invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Friday, January 23, 2026, local time.
According to a press release from the Presidential Secretariat, Prabowo was greeted directly by Macron upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace courtyard. The welcoming procession featured an Honor Guard Unit and a musical ensemble that played as Prabowo stepped out of his vehicle.
The two heads of state were seen shaking hands and embracing before walking together into the palace.
President Prabowo and President Macron then proceeded to Le Salon des Portraits, the venue for the dinner. The room stood as a witness to the enduring friendship between Prabowo and Macron.
This private dinner was filled with conversations that offered a space for personal communication and opened opportunities to bolster Indonesia-France cooperation across various strategic sectors.
The meeting between Prabowo and Macron at the Elysee Palace is regarded as more than just a diplomatic fixture; it symbolizes the trust, closeness, and commitment shared by Indonesia and France. "To continue strengthening the relationship and expanding mutually beneficial strategic partnerships in the future," stated the Presidential Secretariat.
Prior to this, the presidential aircraft carrying Prabowo arrived at Orly Airport in Paris, France, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time.
At the airport, Prabowo was welcomed by the French Ambassador to Indonesia, Fabien Penone; the Indonesian Ambassador to France, Mohamad Oemar; and the Indonesian Defense Attache in Paris, Air Marshal Hendra Gunawan.
Before his visit to France, Prabowo Subianto attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. During that forum, the Head of State delivered a special address, highlighting the achievements of his administration over the past year.
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