Indonesia's Prabowo in Hanoi says agreed to elevate ties with Vietnam

Reuters

13 September 2024 at 9:05 am·1-min read

Annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta

HANOI (Reuters) - Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto said on Friday Vietnam and Indonesia had agreed to elevate their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership".

Prabowo was speaking in Hanoi during a two-day visit to Vietnam. He is expected to meet Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday.

"For us, Vietnam has always been a great friend," he said during a meeting with Vietnamese President and party chief To Lam. "We value this relationship and I am committed to enhance and further this cooperation."

"Let us now task our teams to continue our efforts to that goal," he said.

(Reporting by Khanh Vu; Editing by Gareth Jones)

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