They discussed the impact of global strategic issues on South-east Asia, and reaffirmed excellent bilateral relations.
JAKARTA - Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Indonesia’s incoming president Prabowo Subianto, as part of his four-day visit to the capital Jakarta.
In a Facebook post that day, Dr Balakrishnan said he conveyed his congratulations on behalf of President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean.won the Feb 14 Indonesian presidential electionDr Balakrishnan said Mr Prabowo has been a steadfast friend of Singapore, and that it was an honour to catch up with him again.
“Over many decades, he has also made innumerable contributions to building up friendship, understanding and cooperation between our nations.” In a release on April 23, Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence said that Mr Prabowo was “very pleased” to see the efforts of the two countries in strengthening defence cooperation, ensuring maritime security, and increasing military capacity and capabilities.
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