President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron at the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang, in a significant display of diplomacy. The two leaders arrived at the academy together after a helicopter ride from Yogyakarta International Airport, both dressed in white shirts. President Prabowo took the wheel of a Maung tactical vehicle with President Macron seated next to him, showcasing their camaraderie and mutual respect. The visit was marked by full military honors, including Honor Guards, Mounted Cavalry, and local students waving flags, marking a highlight of Macron’s official state visit to Indonesia. Prabowo extended a personal invitation to Macron to observe cadet education and training at the academy, emphasizing the importance of enhancing bilateral defense cooperation. This visit is intended to strengthen the ties between Indonesia and France, especially focusing on defense capabilities and human resource development in the military sector.
