🇮🇩 Prabowo Subianto · 2 sources
Prabowo Welcomes Egypts President El-Sisi at Merdeka Palace
What happened
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomed Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Merdeka Palace in Central Jakarta on Sunday. El-Sisi was escorted by hundreds of mounted troops and motorcyclists, and a procession around the National Monument. A traditional dance, the Tandok dance, was performed to enliven the reception. The national anthems of both countries were played, followed by a cannon salute. Prabowo and El-Sisi inspected the troops and held a closed-door meeting.
Why it matters
This visit is part of President El-Sisi's state tour of Asia, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt. The visit marks a return engagement following President Prabowo's trips to Egypt in 2024 and 2025. The meeting is part of a series of state visits to Asia.
Key facts
- Prabowo welcomed El-Sisi at the Merdeka Palace
- El-Sisi arrived in an official vehicle
- A traditional dance was performed to enliven the reception
- The national anthems of both countries were played
- A closed-door meeting was held between the two leaders
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