Indonesia has reached a new agreement with France to enhance cooperation in the defense industry. Jakarta announced that following a meeting between the presidents of both countries in Paris, the two sides decided to expand collaboration in defense technology, equipment procurement, and industrial development.

The meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and French President Emmanuel Macron took place at the Élysée Palace. Discussions covered strategic cooperation, strengthening the defense industry, and energy transition. Indonesia’s official statement emphasized that the partnership aims to boost local defense capabilities and identified France as a key strategic partner in Europe.

The report also noted that Indonesia has been diversifying its international partnerships, recently joining the BRICS economic bloc and maintaining balanced relations with the United States and Russia. Analysts view these moves as part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to reinforce its defense and economic resilience amid global energy and geopolitical challenges.