President Prabowo Subianto warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron at the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang during Macron’s official state visit to Indonesia. The two leaders donned matching white shirts as they arrived together at the academy after sharing a helicopter ride from Yogyakarta International Airport. President Prabowo took the wheel of a Maung tactical vehicle with President Macron seated beside him, symbolizing their camaraderie and mutual respect. The visit was marked by full military honors, including Honor Guards, Mounted Cavalry, and local students waving flags. Prabowo personally invited Macron to observe cadet education and training at the academy, highlighting the significance of strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between Indonesia and France. The visit aimed to deepen the relationship between the two countries, particularly focusing on defense capabilities and human resource development in the military sector.
Prabowo Macron Visit: Insight from Indonesia Military Academy
