DURING HIS VISIT TO MALAYSIA, INDONESIAN PRESIDENT PRABOWO SUBIANTO REITERATED INDONESIA鈥橲 BACKING FOR MALAYSIA鈥橲 CHAIRMANSHIP OF ASEAN IN 2025, UNDERSCORING REGIONAL SOLIDARITY.
On January 27, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made an official visit to Malaysia, where he reaffirmed Indonesia鈥檚 strong support for Malaysia鈥檚 leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025. The visit, hosted by Malaysia鈥檚 Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, highlighted the growing bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
During discussions with Malaysian leaders, President Prabowo expressed his confidence in Malaysia鈥檚 ability to guide ASEAN through the challenges the region faces. He noted that Malaysia’s leadership would be instrumental in fostering greater unity and advancing ASEAN鈥檚 goals of regional peace, security, and economic prosperity.
Indonesia鈥檚 endorsement comes at a critical time as ASEAN nations continue to navigate geopolitical tensions and strengthen their collective presence on the global stage. President Prabowo emphasized the importance of maintaining ASEAN鈥檚 centrality in regional affairs and reaffirmed Indonesia鈥檚 commitment to supporting Malaysia鈥檚 ASEAN chairmanship.
The visit also served as a platform to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries, with both leaders discussing enhanced cooperation in areas such as trade, security, and people-to-people exchanges. The visit underscored the special relationship between Indonesia and Malaysia and their shared vision for a more integrated and resilient ASEAN community.
Source: BERNAMA
